Where Switzerland gets its oil and gas

Why Switzerland’s fuel stockpiles are for Swiss use only
5. Mai 2026

Where Switzerland gets its oil and gas

Switzerland produces no fossil fuels of its own, yet oil remains its biggest energy source. From US and Nigerian crude to Norwegian and Algerian gas flowing through Europe, the country depends on a complex global web of suppliers to keep homes heated, cars moving and industry running. This video explains how it all works.

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