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ID| Fuel Type | USD / Liter | CHF / Liter | vs World Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) | $2.480 | CHF 2.031 | +57.7% |
| 🚛 Diesel | $2.840 | CHF 2.326 | +80.5% |
| 🔵 LPG / Autogas | $1.450 | CHF 1.187 | +53.6% |
| ⚡ Electric (kWh) | $0.379 | CHF 0.310 | |
| ⚡ Electric Business (kWh) | $0.289 | CHF 0.237 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas (m³) | $0.180 | CHF 0.147 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) | $0.150 | CHF 0.123 | |
| 💧 Kerosene | N/A | — | |
| 🌡 Heating Oil | N/A | — |
Gasoline Price in Switzerland Today
At current prices, 40 litres in Switzerland runs to about CHF 81.24. Someone earning the local average works 4.4 minutes for one litre, 3.0 hours for the tank. LPG runs to CHF 1.187/L, 41.5% below the petrol price.
Diesel Price in Switzerland
Switzerland prices diesel at CHF 2.326/L, 14.5% above what petrol costs. The Europe norm from 44 markets is diesel 8.4% above gasoline, so wider here.
How Switzerland Compares Globally
Drivers in Switzerland pay CHF 2.031/L per litre ($2.480), 57.7% above the global figure of $1.573. Switzerland is the 10th most expensive of the 133 countries DailyFuels tracks, and the 7th most expensive of 44 in Europe. Versus the regional average for Europe: 19.6% above. Just below sits Italy, 1.2% cheaper, and just above Albania, 4.0% dearer.
Historical Price Trend
Pump prices in Switzerland are up 3.4% since 3 months ago, when petrol cost $2.380 against today's $2.460. The 37 weekly readings on record span $2.260 at the bottom and $2.530 at the top, the high falling on 30 August 2026. Diesel rose 5.7% over the same window. Trough to peak — 13 July to 30 August — the move was 11.9%. Taking the first 2026 reading as the baseline, petrol is 2.6% higher today. On the same timeline home electricity fell 1.3%, reaching CHF 0.310 per kWh. Natural gas fell 1.1%.
As of 2026-09-17, the retail price of gasoline in Switzerland is $2.480 per liter, and diesel costs $2.840 per liter. Switzerland’s gasoline price is 57.7% above the global average of $1.573 per liter. LPG/autogas is available at $1.450 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.379 per kWh.
Switzerland applies relatively high fuel taxes reflecting energy and environmental policy. These taxes add a substantial premium on top of crude oil and refinery costs, pushing prices above the regional average.
Based on an average monthly wage of $5,900 USD, a worker in Switzerland needs approximately 4.4 minutes to afford one liter of gasoline — equivalent to 37.0% of a day's pay for a standard 40-liter fill-up.
Of the 44 Europe markets DailyFuels tracks, gasoline is cheapest in Azerbaijan at $0.676 and dearest in Norway at $3.160 — a spread of 367.5%.
Data is collected each week from official energy agencies and corroborated international providers. Local currency amounts (CHF / CHF) update automatically with live exchange rates.
| Commodity | Market Price | Raw Cost | Retail Here | Gov't Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | $105.73 /bbl | $0.785 /L | $2.480 | +215.9% |
| 🛢 WTI Crude | $102.25 /bbl | $0.763 /L | $2.480 | +225% |
| 🔥 Natural Gas | $2.90 /MMBtu | $0.128 /m³ | $0.180 | +40.6% |
| ⚡ Lithium ETF | $69.85 /share | indirect | $0.379 | — |
| ☢ Uranium ETF | $41.37 /share | indirect | $0.379 | — |
How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here
| Commodity | Commodity Δ30D | Retail Δ30D | Pass-Through |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | +19.4% | +1.6% |
8%
|
| 🛢 WTI Crude | +24.2% | +1.6% |
7%
|
| 🔥 Natural Gas | +4.7% | -0.6% |
-13%
|