Oel-Pool

What Oel-Pool does

Oel-Pool is a Swiss fuel distribution business operating under the volenergy AG brand from its headquarters in Suhr, Switzerland. The company describes itself as operating Switzerland's largest refueling station network, supported by local large-scale bulk storage facilities (Großtanklager) that underpin its supply-security positioning. Its portfolio covers heating fuels (heating oil, diesel, natural gas) for residential and commercial customers, motor fuels (conventional diesel, plus the renewable HVO 100 alternative) sold through its station network, and Tankkarten (fleet card) services that let commercial customers manage fueling expenses across the network. The company also operates a "Supply & New Energies" line that bundles renewable energy offerings.

The business model is primarily transactional: volenergy sells physical fuel volumes (heating and motor fuels) and earns margins on each unit sold, supplemented by recurring fleet-card relationships with commercial accounts. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed, with a "Request Quote" (Offerte anfordern) workflow and pay-as-you-go billing. The go-to-market combines enterprise field sales with personal advisors for bulk heating/motor fuel contracts, direct bulk delivery (Tanktransport) to homes and industrial sites, and retail through the owned station network. Customer segments are horizontally spread across residential heating, commercial mobility (fleets, transportation), and industrial/business bulk buyers — all within Switzerland.

The company is a privately held Swiss stock corporation (AG), with no public ticker or investor-relations presence. No management team, founding date, or ownership structure is disclosed in the available sources. Workforce size is reported at 51–100 employees. The technology stack is not disclosed; there is no mention of proprietary software, APIs, or digital platforms beyond a multilingual marketing website and standard social channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok). Recent strategic emphasis is on renewable fuels (HVO 100 launch) and Swiss supply security, supported by ongoing news content through mid-2026.

Name

Oel-Pool

Legal name

volenergy AG

Website

https://oel-pool.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Oel-Pool (volenergy AG) is a Swiss fuel distributor operating Switzerland's largest refueling station network, supplying heating fuels, motor fuels, fleet cards, and renewable HVO 100 diesel to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fuel Distribution

NAICS

Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (424710), Fuel Dealers (45721), Gasoline Stations and Fuel Dealers (457)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171), Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Fleet Fueling (Cardlock, On-Site Tanks, Bulk Delivery) (EUALAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Branded Fuels Wholesaling & Jobber Distribution (EUALAIAB), Fuel Management & Fleet Card Programs (THADAKAH), Biofuel Distribution & Fuel Marketing (Wholesale/Retail) (EUAAAHAI)

Keywords

• Heating fuel distribution
• Motor fuel retail
• Fleet fuel cards
• Renewable diesel fuel
• Petroleum products wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Suhr

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Brennstoffe (Heating Fuels): Sale of heating fuels including diesel, heating oil, and natural gas for residential and commercial heating applications in Switzerland.
2. Treibstoffe (Transportation Fuels): Sale of motor fuels through the largest Swiss refueling station network, including conventional diesel and the renewable HVO 100 alternative.
3. Tankkarten (Fleet Cards): Fleet card services enabling commercial customers to manage fuel purchases across the network.
4. Supply & New Energies: Renewable energy products including HVO 100, a 100% renewable fuel alternative to conventional diesel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oel-Pool is a Swiss distributor of fuel, oil, heating oil, diesel, motor fuel, gasoline, and petroleum products, operating Switzerland's largest refueling station network alongside local bulk storage facilities (Großtanklager). The company sells heating fuels (heating oil, diesel, natural gas) and motor fuels (conventional diesel and the renewable HVO 100 alternative) to residential and commercial customers, and provides Tankkarten (fleet cards) enabling commercial fleets to manage fueling expenses across its network. Its offering spans traditional fossil fuels and emerging renewable energy solutions, with personal customer advisors supporting both individual homeowners and industrial / commercial accounts across Switzerland.

Product overview

volenergy AG is a Swiss energy company operating as a unified platform offering multiple energy products and services. The core portfolio includes Brenn- & Treibstoffe (heating and vehicle fuels), HVO 100 (100% renewable diesel alternative), Mobilität & Tankkarten (mobility and fuel cards), Supply & New Energies (renewable energy solutions), and supporting Services. The company operates Switzerland's largest fuel station network with local large-scale storage facilities and provides personalized customer service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brenn- & Treibstoffe (Heating and Motor Fuels) Heating fuel and motor fuel products including heating oil, diesel, and natural gas, sold to Swiss residential and commercial customers for warmth and mobility needs.
• HVO 100 100% renewable diesel alternative that is CO2-reduced, sulfur-free, and aromatics-free, providing a sustainable mobility solution for fleet operators and motorists.
• Mobilität & Tankkarten (Mobility and Fleet Cards) Mobility solutions combined with fuel card services providing commercial customers convenient access to the company's refueling station network and centralized fleet fueling expense management.
• Supply & New Energies Renewable and new energy solutions portfolio for sustainable future energy supply, complementing the company's traditional fossil fuel offering.

Quantifiable outcome

• HVO 100 is CO2-reduced, sulfur-free, and aromatics-free

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Partnerschaften (General Partners)unclearOthersvolenergy mentions a 'Partnerschaften' (Partnerships) section under their Tanken (Refueling) division, indicating partnerships exist within their distribution network. Specific partner names are not detailed in the available source material.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Agrola: Agrola is a major Swiss agricultural cooperative fuel retailer with one of the country's largest station networks, also supplying heating oil and diesel. Comparable on station network, B2B fuel supply, and Swiss market focus.
• Ruedi Rüssel: Ruedi Rüssel is a Swiss discount fuel retailer with a growing station network across German-speaking Switzerland. Direct competitor on price-led fuel retail; notable because volenergy's TikTok account is branded under the @ruediruessel handle, suggesting partnership or brand linkage.
• Tamoil (Switzerland): Tamoil is a Swiss fuel retail and wholesale operator with branded stations and bulk distribution. Directly comparable on retail fueling, fleet services, and fuel wholesaling in the Swiss market.
• Migrol: Migrol is one of Switzerland's largest fuel retailers and heating oil distributors, operating a nationwide station network and direct delivery. Direct overlap with volenergy on heating fuels, motor fuels, and bulk distribution to commercial and residential customers.
• Coop Mineraloel: Coop Mineraloel operates a large Swiss fuel station network tied to the Coop retail group, selling gasoline and diesel nationwide. Direct competitor on station footprint and consumer fuel retailing.

Broad incumbents

• BP (Switzerland): BP operates a network of branded fuel stations in Switzerland and supplies commercial and industrial fuels. Broader incumbent competing on retail, fleet cards, and B2B volumes.
• AVIA (Switzerland): AVIA is a long-established Swiss fuel and lubricants brand with a nationwide station and distribution network. Comparable on branded retail, commercial supply, and lubricants, but with broader portfolio.
• Shell (Switzerland): Shell runs branded retail stations and commercial fuel supply in Switzerland, including fleet card services. Broad incumbent overlapping on retail network and B2B fuel supply.
• TotalEnergies (Switzerland): TotalEnergies supplies fuels, lubricants, and increasingly renewable fuels to Swiss retail and commercial customers. Comparable on energy transition products (HVO/biofuels) and commercial supply, but as part of a global portfolio.

Regional players

• A. Leiser AG: A. Leiser AG is a regional Swiss fuel and heating oil distributor in central Switzerland. Comparable on bulk delivery, heating oil, and commercial supply but with a smaller regional footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oel-pool-ag
• Instagraminstagram.com/volenergy
• TikToktiktok.com/@ruediruessel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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