Motorists crossing borders for fuel

Friday, 6 May 2022 06:30

Swiss motorists are drifting over the borders to buy fuel as the French and Italian governments are subsiding petrol costs to protect against the current surge in fuel prices.

The price difference is more marked on the Italian borders, leaving Swiss based service stations somewhat deserted. A litre of petrol is 30 centimes cheaper across the border.

The difference between France and Switzerland is 15 centimes – still enough to persuade people to make the trip – but Geneva based filling stations still have some business, according to a Tamoil spokesman speaking to the 20 minutes newspaper.

More from Bitesize News

Govt to delay funding decision for UNRWA

The Swiss government is putting off a decision on whether to re-start funding to the UN Palestinian relief organisation UNRWA.
Potential terrorist arrested in neighbouring France

A teenager threatening to attack the Paris Olympics has been arrested in neighbouring France.
New plan to pay for P+R in France

The canton of Geneva is proposing a new plan on how to finance Park and Ride schemes in neighbouring France.
Nestlé throws mineral water away

The Swiss food giant Nestlé has been forced to destroy several batches of its mineral water brand, Perrier, due to a bacterial contamination.
Sheep head prankster found

The person responsible for placing two sheep heads in the toilets in a Geneva school has been identified – and the investigation has been closed, according to the police.
Former president says Switzerland should join EU

A former member of the Federal Council says the only way Switzerland will achieve its European goals is by becoming a full member of the European Union.