IEA members to release record emergency oil stocks in effort to steady energy crisis

Published 14:37 on March 11, 2026 / Last updated at 15:14 on March 11, 2026 / and / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Net Zero Transition (Transport & Heating Fuels)

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) is set to release a record volume of emergency oil stocks in response to disruptions in shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, following unanimous agreement among its member countries. 
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is set to release a record volume of emergency oil stocks in response to disruptions in shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, following unanimous agreement among its member countries. 


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