Rhine low water forces Switzerland to tap diesel, kerosene reserves

Persistent drought has lowered Rhine water levels, disrupting barge imports of diesel, kerosene, and animal feed additives into Switzerland. The government is releasing strategic fuel reserves and considering a highway speed limit to curb diesel consumption. This marks a supply-chain stress point in Central Europe, with further disruption contingent on rainfall.

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