March 11, 2026
IEA Agrees to Release Record 400 Million Barrels From Reserves
Global oil prices pared their gains following the organization’s announcement.

TL;DR
- IEA members agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from reserves.
- This is the largest withdrawal on record.
- The move aims to mitigate the spike in global energy prices.
- Global crude demand is approximately 100 million barrels per day.
- The release is expected to cover about four days of consumption.
- Oil prices decreased slightly after the announcement.
- West Texas Intermediate crude rose over 2 percent to above $85.
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