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IEA agrees to record release of emergency oil reserves in an effort to calm surging prices

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By  SAMUEL PETREQUIN and KIRSTEN GRIESHABERMarch 11, 2026 at 03:23 PM
IEA agrees to record release of emergency oil reserves in an effort to calm surging prices
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) agreed on Wednesday to release a record 400 million barrels of oil from its members' emergency reserves. This decision aims to stabilize energy markets amid concerns stemming from the war in the Middle East. The Paris-based organization's action is larger than the 182.7 million barrels released in 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The IEA's move comes as Middle East oil producers are reportedly reducing production due to insufficient market access and storage capacity. The release is intended to alleviate pressure on global oil prices.

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