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Global oil production will pass its peak in the foreseeable future and then decline irreversibly. The majority of countries that produce significant quantities of crude oil are already experiencing declining production. Only a few countries are still in a position to satisfy rising demand.
Switzerland has an above-average dependence on crude oil. It should therefore prepare for possible supply bottlenecks today. The fuel sector is particularly critical. Petrol and diesel will remain the most important fuels in the coming years. It is therefore important to make the vehicle fleet more energy-efficient. In addition, structural changes to current mobility consumption would enable considerable savings to be made. A reduction in oil dependency can be achieved with stricter regulations and market-based instruments.
Dr Daniele Ganser, University of Basel; Ernst Reinhardt, Weesen
Birgit Tönz
Dr. Felix Würsten, Zürich
