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IEA Chief Hopes No More Oil Releases Needed Amid Conflict

4/14/2026

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Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), said on April 13, 2026 that he hopes no further oil stockpile release is needed amid the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
The IEA previously agreed to release 400 million barrels, the largest coordinated effort to stabilize markets.
Over 80 oil facilities in the Middle East have been damaged, causing disruptions.
The U.S. military plans to enforce a Gulf blockade.

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Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), said on April 13, 2026 that he hopes no further oil stockpile release is needed amid the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
The IEA previously agreed to release 400 million barrels, the largest coordinated effort to stabilize markets.
Over 80 oil facilities in the Middle East have been damaged, causing disruptions.
The U.S. military plans to enforce a Gulf blockade.