Iran crisis: IEA says strategic oil reserves to be released immediately in Asia-Oceania

Asia and Oceania will immediately receive strategic oil reserves, while the Americas and Europe will start releases by late March. This emergency action by the IEA aims to cushion the oil shock from the West Asia war, releasing 271.7 million barrels globally. Despite this, oil prices remain near $100, highlighting concerns over the Strait of Hormuz closure.

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Asia and Oceania will immediately receive strategic oil reserves, while the Americas and Europe will start releases by late March. This emergency action by the IEA aims to cushion the oil shock from the West Asia war, releasing 271.7 million barrels globally. Despite this, oil prices remain near $100, highlighting concerns over the Strait of Hormuz closure.
Asia and Oceania will immediately receive strategic oil reserves, while the Americas and Europe will start releases by late March. This emergency action by the IEA aims to cushion the oil shock from the West Asia war, releasing 271.7 million barrels globally. Despite this, oil prices remain near $100, highlighting concerns over the Strait of Hormuz closure.
March 15, 2026 at 10:56PM