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Old 26th May 2016, 15:04
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From the local Media:
Switzerland still unaffected by fuel blockades

Berne could release some of the country’s fuel reserves if shortages in France persists.

The Federal Office for the National Economic Supply (OFAE ) say at the moment the blocking of the refineries in France has not affected Switzerland and supplies are guaranteed.

But since last weekend gas stations at the borders have seen an influx of cars with French plates coming through as the pumps in France start to run dry.

The OFAE are monitoring the situation but say it’s not yet as bad as November 2015 following the temporary shutdown of the Cressier Refinery.

Most of Switzerland’s petrol and diesel fuel comes from Germany and the Netherlands – and there are enough reserves to last 4 months .

If the problem persists however, Geneva Airport, would be first on the list for the reserves, but currently supplies at Cointrin are not a problem.
GVA receives its aviation fuel from France by pipeline.
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