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TCS tested all Swiss service stations for their suitability for motorhomes and caravans. The results show significant differences in equipment, with no uniform minimum standards in place.
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TCS tested all Swiss service stations for their suitability for motorhomes and caravans. The results show significant differences in equipment, with n...
TCS tested all Swiss service stations for their suitability for motorhomes and caravans. The results show significant differences in equipment, with no uniform minimum standards in place.
Updated: 29.06.2026
RON 95
$2.20 /l
CHF1.78 · €1.94/l
123 of 134
pricier than 91% of countries
RON 98
$2.25 /l
CHF1.83 · €1.98/l
80 of 91
pricier than 87% of countries
Diesel
$2.37 /l
CHF1.92 · €2.08/l
130 of 135
pricier than 96% of countries
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