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Switzerland prepares for fuel shortages with potential speed limits
ONE REPORT·Published ·Main source · Heise Online
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Federal Office for National Economic Supply (BWL)
Switzerland
October 2026
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Switzerland is considering reducing highway speed limits from 120 km/h to 80 km/h to save fuel.
The measure is part of emergency planning for potential fuel shortages.
Diesel supplies are currently described as tight and fragile.
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