G7 to discuss possible emergency release of oil reserves, says France’s Macron

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 9, 2026 at 12:24 PM

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French President Emmanuel Macron announced that the G7 is considering a potential emergency release of strategic oil reserves. This discussion stems from concerns about the ongoing war in the Middle East and Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global energy supplies. The G7 finance ministers are scheduled to meet to assess the economic implications of the situation in the Gulf. A possible meeting of G7 heads of state and government to address energy coordination is also being explored this week. France, currently holding the G7 presidency, is leading the effort to coordinate a response to the crisis.

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Cyprus 40% Roland Lescure 60% Middle East 70% France 70% Iran 80% Strait of Hormuz 85% Emmanuel Macron ×390% G7 ×695%

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oil reserves 90% g7 80% emergency release 70% energy supplies 60% middle east war 60% strait of hormuz 50% strategic reserves 50% economic crisis 40% finance ministers 40%

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