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May 21, 2026 at 8:02 AM ET
IEA chief warns oil market may enter ‘red zone’ by July
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IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol says oil stocks could dwindle and push the market into a ‘red zone’ by July.
WHO: Fatih Birol, IEA Executive Director
WHAT: Birol warns the oil market could enter a ‘red zone’ by July as stocks dwindle ahead of summer travel demand.
WHEN: May 21, 2026 at 7:53 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Stocks are expected to dwindle ahead of the summer travel season, and Birol links the energy shock to the Iran war.
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