Germany, Japan to unblock oil reserves as G7 stands ‘ready’ to act

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Japan and Germany said on Wednesday they would tap into their oil reserves to tackle the rise in crude prices due to the Middle East war, with Berlin saying the IEA global energy body had asked member states to release 400 million barrels. France, the current chair of the Group of Seven countries, s

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Associated Press(center)

Big oil tanks are pictured in front of the BP refinery in Gelsenkirchen, one of the biggest fuel producers in Germany, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) 2026-03-11T11:48:23Z BERLIN (AP) — The International Energy Agency agreed Wednesday to release the largest volume of emergency

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DW News(center)

Germany, Austria, Japan, Spain and France have all indicated plans to release some of their oil reserves, a day after the International Energy Agency was debating the pros and cons. The Iran war has driven prices up.

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Times of India(center)

Japan is releasing significant portions of its oil reserves to stabilize energy markets amidst escalating Middle East tensions. This strategic move, involving both private and state holdings, aims to counter supply concerns and calm global prices. The decision aligns with calls from the Internationa

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AFP / France 24(center)

The International Energy Agency (IEA) said its 32 members would release a record 400 million barrels from strategic reserves to steady markets as the Middle East war continue to push oil prices higher and threaten global supply.

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Bloomberg(center)

The International Energy Agency agreed to discharge 400 million barrels from emergency oil reserves, its largest-ever release, as governments seek to contain a price spike driven by the Middle East war.

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Story Context

Associated Press

Big oil tanks are pictured in front the BP refinery in Gelsenkirchen, one of the biggest fuel producers in Germany, Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

DW News

Germany, Austria, Japan, Spain and France have all indicated plans to release some of their oil reserves, a day after the International Energy Agency was debating...

Times of India

Japan will release part of its emergency oil reserves to stabilise energy supplies amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Reuters reported. The move will include the release of 15 days worth of oil held by the private sector and...

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Swarm Claim

IEA to release record amount of emergency oil reserves as Middle East war rattles markets.

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Germany, Japan to unblock oil reserves as G7 stands ‘ready’ to act

Japan and Germany said on Wednesday they would tap into their oil reserves to tackle the rise in crude prices due to the Middle East war,... France, the current chair of the Group of Seven countries, said nations were coordinating their steps as G7...

Associated Press · link

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

Big oil tanks are pictured in front the BP refinery in Gelsenkirchen, one of the biggest fuel producers in Germany, Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

DW News · link

Germany, others partially release oil reserves amid Iran war

Germany, Austria, Japan, Spain and France have all indicated plans to release some of their oil reserves, a day after the International Energy Agency was debating...

Times of India · link

Japan announces release of strategic oil reserves as Middle East tensions push prices up

Japan will release part of its emergency oil reserves to stabilise energy supplies amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Reuters reported. The move will include the release of 15 days worth of oil held by the private sector and...

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

Big oil tanks are pictured in front of the BP refinery in Gelsenkirchen, one of the biggest fuel producers in Germany, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) 2026-03-11T11:48:23Z BERLIN (AP) — The International Energy Agency agreed Wednesday to release the largest volume of emergency

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DW News

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Germany, others partially release oil reserves amid Iran war

Germany, Austria, Japan, Spain and France have all indicated plans to release some of their oil reserves, a day after the International Energy Agency was debating the pros and cons. The Iran war has driven prices up.

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Times of India

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Japan announces release of strategic oil reserves as Middle East tensions push prices up

Japan is releasing significant portions of its oil reserves to stabilize energy markets amidst escalating Middle East tensions. This strategic move, involving both private and state holdings, aims to counter supply concerns and calm global prices. The decision aligns with calls from the Internationa

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AFP / France 24

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IEA to release record amount of emergency oil reserves as Middle East war rattles markets

The International Energy Agency (IEA) said its 32 members would release a record 400 million barrels from strategic reserves to steady markets as the Middle East war continue to push oil prices higher and threaten global supply.

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Bloomberg

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IEA to Release Record 400 Million Barrels From Oil Reserves

The International Energy Agency agreed to discharge 400 million barrels from emergency oil reserves, its largest-ever release, as governments seek to contain a price spike driven by the Middle East war.

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

Big oil tanks are pictured in front of the BP refinery in Gelsenkirchen, one of the biggest fuel producers in Germany, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) 2026-03-11T11:48:23Z BERLIN (AP) — The International Energy Agency agreed Wednesday to release the largest volume of emergency

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Germany, others partially release oil reserves amid Iran war

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Times of India

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Japan announces release of strategic oil reserves as Middle East tensions push prices up

Japan is releasing significant portions of its oil reserves to stabilize energy markets amidst escalating Middle East tensions. This strategic move, involving both private and state holdings, aims to counter supply concerns and calm global prices. The decision aligns with calls from the Internationa

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IEA to release record amount of emergency oil reserves as Middle East war rattles markets

The International Energy Agency (IEA) said its 32 members would release a record 400 million barrels from strategic reserves to steady markets as the Middle East war continue to push oil prices higher and threaten global supply.

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Bloomberg

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IEA to Release Record 400 Million Barrels From Oil Reserves

The International Energy Agency agreed to discharge 400 million barrels from emergency oil reserves, its largest-ever release, as governments seek to contain a price spike driven by the Middle East war.

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IEA launches record release of oil reserves to counter energy shock

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Bloomberg

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