International Energy Agency to release record oil reserves to calm markets The conflict in Iran has halted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and pushed the price of oil and gas sharply higher. The Independent UK · Mar 11
Iran War Sparks Largest Ever Oil Reserve Release The International Energy Agency unanimously agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves in response to the Iran war. International Business Times · Mar 11
400 million barrels of emergency oil reserves to be released to calm surging prices IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 11
Will releasing millions of barrels of oil stockpiles really bring down fuel costs? Despite rare act of multilateralism, there is no guarantee the IEA’s release of 400m barrels from reserves will depress prices The Guardian - UK · Mar 11
IEA approves largest-ever oil reserve release of 400m barrels amid Iran crisis The 32-member International Energy Agency has unanimously agreed to release 400 million oil barrels from its global strategic reserves in an attempt to prevent supply disruptions and ease market fears caused by Iran war shortages. Euronews · Mar 11
Oil wars: West releases record 400 million barrels as Iran hits cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz Meanwhile Tehran threatens to target banks and financial centres in Middle East as Chancellor Rachel Reeves issues warning on inflation and interest rates Evening Standard · Mar 11
Germany, Austria say they'll release oil from reserves in response to 400 million barrel request Germany and Austria say they are releasing parts of their oil reserves following an International Energy Agency request for its members to release 400 million barrels to help temper energy price spikes due to the Iran war The Independent UK · Mar 11
IEA orders largest ever release of stockpiled oil to reduce crude price Members agree unanimously to release about 400m barrels amid market volatility caused by Iran war The Guardian - UK · Mar 11
Why Japan keeps the world’s third-largest strategic Oil reserve As global energy markets face unexpected imbalance due to the Middle East rising tensions, Japan prepares to release oil to maintain surging costs. Holding the third-largest strategic reserve globally, as stated by the International Energy Agency (IEA), Japan's massive 254-day buffer serves as a critical shield against supply shocks. While… The Times of India · Mar 11
World’s energy watchdog orders emergency release of 400m barrels of oil to curb prices – as it happened IEA’s oil release is largest in its history; UK government considering support schemes for households and businesses hit by surge in energy prices The Guardian - UK · Mar 11
Oil steadies as IEA and G7 move to release record reserves Oil is trading flat in expectation that the International Energy Agency could trigger the largest-ever release of oil reserves, exceeding the 182 million barrels in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The G7 will also meet on Wednesday to discuss using the reserves. Euronews · Mar 11
Iran war latest: Oil prices soar again after two Iraqi tankers struck in suspected Iranian attack Donald Trump has said that US forces have knocked out 28 Iranian mine-laying ships in the Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · Mar 11
Three merchant ships struck as tensions rise in Hormuz strait amid Iran war Crew of Thai-registered bulk carrier forced to flee fire, as US says it has destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels The Guardian - UK · Mar 11
Fuel crisis: Major UAE oil refinery shut after drone attack; global energy body calls 'emergency meeting' A major UAE oil refinery halted operations following a drone attack, intensifying fears of a global energy crisis. The International Energy Agency is convening an emergency meeting to assess supply risks and consider releasing strategic oil reserves. Escalating attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure are causing severe disruptions across various industries,… The Times of India · Mar 10
The Conversation · Mar 10 Who profits from war with Iran? Understanding that will be key to resolving the conflict When US and Israeli forces launched airstrikes on Iran, the shock waves were felt far beyond the region. As the conflict escalates, understanding who benefits from this crisis might be as important as counting its costs.
Whats Hot · Mar 10 How the US–Iran War Is Impacting India’s Oil, LPG and LNG Supply: 10 Key Points Oil, LPG and LNG form the backbone of India’s rapidly growing economy. However, the ongoing tensions in West Asia and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global maritime oil route, have created disruptions in energy supplies. The conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has intensified…
The Independent UK · Mar 9 World leaders eye oil reserves, but so far hold off on tapping them A widening war in Iran has halted oil tankers, made targets of refineries and spooked investors worried about the cascading impact of spiking energy prices
The Guardian - UK · Mar 9 G7 ready to take ‘necessary measures’ over economic impact of Iran war Finance ministers monitoring situation but stop short of agreeing to release emergency oil reserves
Axios · Mar 8 Trump's energy chief blames oil price spike on market fear Gas is up 47 cents a gallon in one week.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 1 Oil price expected to surge after Iran strikes and strait of Hormuz closure Markets around the world could tumble on Monday and motorists are likely to pay more at the pump
Euronews · Feb 19 US energy leader slams IEA's net zero agenda, suggests Washington could walk out US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the International Energy Agency should focus on energy security and abandon net zero ideas, but EU leaders have backed the Paris-based agency as a "trusted pillar" of the global energy community.
Euronews · Feb 18 Europe is strong in energy research but needs to improve commercialisation, new report says A new report from the International Energy Agency says that while Europe pioneered the technologies of the future, it risks becoming a research hub for global competitors without systemic industrial scaling.
Euronews · Feb 17 AI greenwashing: Most of Big Tech’s AI climate promises fall flat, study finds Only 26 percent of climate-related AI claims cite any academic papers, while 36 percent didn’t cite any evidence at all, according to German non-profit Beyond Fossil Fuels.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 17 Claims that AI can help fix climate dismissed as greenwashing Industry using ‘diversionary’ tactics, says analyst, as energy-hungry complex functions such as video generation and deep research proliferate
Evening Standard · Feb 12 Fact check: Jim Ratcliffe’s claims about population, manufacturing and emissions We take a close look at some of claims made by the billionaire businessman and Manchester United co-owner