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Switzerland releases more aviation fuel from its emergency reserve
Switzerland has released another 50 million litres of aviation fuel from its national emergency reserve.
The release follows 30 million litres made available in mid-October, and together the withdrawals amount to 17.4% of the reserve.
The government cited refinery problems in southern France and Germany, as well as disrupted freight trains.
The fuel shortage affects airlines including Swiss, which is part of Germany-based Lufthansa Group and operates a major hub in Zurich.
The reserve now covers about 70 days of supply, below the required 90 days, according to the report.
The official who authorized the releases can act alone until 20% of the reserve has been used; about 12 million litres remain before that limit.
After that, Switzerland's economic affairs department must decide whether to release more fuel.
Switzerland has released a further 50 million litres of aviation fuel from its emergency reserve.
The release follows a 30-million-litre drawdown in mid-October, bringing the amount used to 17.4% of the reserve.
The government cited refinery problems in southern France and Germany, as well as freight train disruptions.
The article says the remaining reserve would cover about 70 days of supply, below the required 90 days.
The decision was made by Roland Pfister, the delegate for economic supply, who can approve releases up to 20% of the reserve alone.
- Who
- Switzerland’s federal government released the fuel. Roland Pfister, the delegate for economic supply, made the decision.
- What
- A further 50 million litres of aviation fuel was released from the emergency reserve.
- When
- Tuesday. The article was published on 8 November 2026; it does not give the date of that Tuesday.
- Where
- Switzerland’s national emergency reserve.
- Why
- The government cited refinery problems in southern France and Germany and disrupted freight trains.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The federal government began tapping its petroleum emergency reserves, according to the article.
Switzerland released 30 million litres of aviation fuel from its reserve.
Switzerland released a further 50 million litres, bringing the reserve drawdown to 17.4%.
- Further release
- 50 million litres
- Earlier release
- 30 million litres in mid-October
- Reserve used
- 17.4%
- Remaining supply
- About 70 days, compared with a required 90 days
- Decision-maker
- Roland Pfister, delegate for economic supply