International Energy Agency (IEA)

Coordinated an unprecedented emergency stock release in response to the Middle East crisis.

Emergency Response (March 2026)

• March 11: Unanimous agreement to release 400 mb from emergency reserves
• Described as "stop-gap measure" — insufficient without swift conflict resolution
• Global observed stocks at 8,210 mb (January), highest since Feb 2021
• OECD holds 1.25 billion barrels in government emergency reserves + 600 mb under government obligation

参考资料

• iea-202603-omr
• strait-of-hormuz