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Switzerland releases more emergency aviation fuel reserves
Switzerland has opened its emergency aviation fuel reserves again to address a shortage, the second release in a few weeks.
The fuel is needed by Zurich and Geneva airports, despite lower demand.
The government approved up to 50,000 cubic metres through November 29, on top of 30,000 cubic metres released earlier.
The combined amount equals 17.4% of the country’s emergency fuel stocks.
The shortage stems from restricted refinery operations in southern France and Germany.
Limits on Rhine shipping and strained rail and road transport have also made it harder to move mineral oil products into Switzerland.
The government says petrol and heating oil supplies are currently secure, but remain under pressure.
Switzerland has approved the release of up to 50,000 cubic metres of emergency jet fuel reserves to ease supply shortages at Zurich and Geneva airports.
The release is authorised until 29 November, according to 20 Minuten.
The government cited restrictions at refineries in southern France and Germany, as well as rail service disruptions.
A first tranche of 30,000 cubic metres was released in October to support Zurich Airport.
The two releases amount to 17.4% of Switzerland’s emergency jet fuel stocks.
- Who
- Switzerland’s delegate for economic supply, Roland Pfister, authorised the release.
- What
- Up to 50,000 cubic metres of jet fuel may be drawn from emergency reserves.
- When
- The authorisation runs until 29 November 2026.
- Where
- The fuel is intended for Zurich and Geneva airports.
- Why
- Refinery restrictions in southern France and Germany and rail disruptions have created a supply shortage.
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Switzerland had drawn on emergency reserves four times to support supplies of mineral oil products since September.
The government released 30,000 cubic metres of jet fuel reserves to support Zurich Airport.
The delegate for economic supply authorised the release of up to 50,000 cubic metres of jet fuel reserves.
- New release
- Up to 50,000 cubic metres
- Deadline
- 29 November 2026
- First release
- 30,000 cubic metres in October
- Share of jet fuel stocks used
- 17.4%
- Airports relying on reserves
- Zurich and Geneva