Event Brief
Oct 15, 2026 at 2:09 PM ET
IEA confirms release of 330 million barrels of oil
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
The International Energy Agency confirmed on Thursday the release of about 330 million barrels of emergency oil reserves. The release is part of a March agreement in which IEA member countries agreed to release 400 million barrels to address disruptions amid the Iran war.
WHO: The International Energy Agency
WHAT: confirmed the release of about 330 million barrels of emergency oil reserves
WHEN: Oct 15, 2026
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The reserves are being released under a March agreement to address disruptions amid the Iran war.
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