Petrol stations feel the war in Iran

Interview with Ramon Werner, CEO of volenergy AG and President of the Swiss Biofuels Association.

Source: The report was taken from the Tagesanzeiger/Economy/ published on 15.03.2026 by Jorgos Brouzos and Photos by Silas Zindel

«We have not managed to raise petrol prices fast enough»

Ramon Werner is the head of Switzerland's largest petrol station network. He explains why rising oil prices are immediately reflected at the petrol pump. And he wants to win over politicians in favour of an unusual idea.

In brief:

• Volenergy CEO Ramon Werner explains that rising crude oil prices are immediately reflected at the petrol pump.
• After the attack on Iran, twice as many customers filled up their tanks as on other Sundays.
• German drivers are increasingly crossing the border to fill up with petrol because of cheaper prices.

Link to the report Tagesanzeiger online 15.03.2026: Oil price: petrol station boss explains the price explosion