Event Brief
Biggest Ever Release of Oil Reserves Amid Conflict
Filed: Mar 13, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET
Summary: A record release of strategic oil reserves aims to offset supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict.
WHO: International Energy Agency
WHAT: Release of strategic oil reserves
WHEN: Mar 11, 2026 at 8:59 AM ET
WHERE: UK
WHY: To help offset supply disruption since the Middle East conflict began
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