Rhine low water forces Switzerland to tap reserves, speed limits to avert diesel crisis

Persistent dry summer and low rainfall have reduced Rhine water levels, slowing imports of kerosene, diesel, and animal feed additives into Switzerland. The government is tapping strategic reserves and imposing highway speed limits to mitigate an impending diesel shortage. This highlights the vulnerability of inland waterway supply chains to climate-induced disruptions.

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