Basel sits on the three-country corner, with Migrol, Coop Pronto, Avia, BP and Shell stations along the A2/A3 ring; and fuel pricing shaped by constant comparison with Germany and France next door. Swiss petrol is often slightly cheaper than German; diesel varies. EV charging is dense, with fast hubs at the motorway junctions.
Local tips
- Compare across borders: Swiss unleaded often beats German prices, while French diesel can be cheaper.
- Coop Pronto and Migrol sites are typically the best-priced in the city.
- The A2 Gotthard-bound services get crowded in holiday season. Fill in Basel first.
Basel has more charging points mapped than fuel stations, 227 against 164. That is still rare, and it makes this an easy place to arrive on a low battery. See Basel on the map →
Plan your stop
In Basel the filters that actually narrow things down are diesel (68), LPG (3), CNG (6) and CCS charging (24). Travelling at night, switch on "open now": 102 places are tagged 24/7. When you arrive, a quick confirmation keeps the map right for the next driver in Basel.