How to refuel when driving in Switzerland ?

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Fueling Overview: Swiss fuel prices are in line with international oil prices, with gasoline costing around 1.8-1.9 Swiss francs per liter and diesel being slightly cheaper. Self-service refueling is the main method at gas stations, with payment accepted via credit card or cash. Local fueling language: Switzerland's official languages are French, German, Italian, and Romansh, but gas stations usually have English signage. Unleaded gasoline: bleifrei (German), essence sans plomb (French), benzina sensa piomba (Italian) 98 octane gasoline: ultimate 98 Diesel: diesel, ultimate diesel, gasolio Natural gas: autogas, Gaz de pétrole liquéfié (GPL), gas liquido (GPL) How to distinguish diesel from gasoline: Diesel nozzles are generally black; gasoline nozzles are red or green depending on the fuel grade. Open the car's fuel tank cap, and there is usually a clear indication of the type of fuel to use. Fuel pump usage instructions: Most Swiss gas stations are self-service: 1. First, use the fuel pump to refuel, then inform the cashier of the nozzle number and settle the payment with a credit card or cash. 2. At night or remote gas stations without attendants, only credit card payment is accepted, and after pre-authorization, you can refuel. The pre-authorized amount may be higher than the actual fuel cost, and the excess amount will be refunded to the card after a period of time. Fueling precautions: When you find a suitable gas station, refuel decisively, and never wait until the fuel tank alarm goes off. Before long-distance travel or entering remote areas, be sure to fill up the tank in advance. Recommended local gas stations: Gas stations at supermarkets like COOP and MIGROS are widely distributed and have lower prices than those on highways. It is recommended to fill up the tank in the city before traveling.

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