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
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
S&P Futures Waver as Middle East Conflict Uncertainty Persists, U.S. Inflation Data in Focus March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.09% this morning, swinging between gains and losses as uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict remains high, while investors await key U.S. inflation data. Barchart · 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
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
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
Oil prices latest: UK inflation forecast to spike amid fears Iran war could trigger new cost of living crisis Price of oil has surged since US and Israel launched airstrikes towards Iran 10 days ago The Independent UK · Mar 10
UK inflation likely to rise because of Middle East war, says Rachel Reeves Chancellor says she is ready to help households with rising costs but stops short of setting out specific steps The Guardian - UK · Mar 9
Trump Dismisses Oil Spike Fears and Calls Critics 'Fools' as Other Countries Scramble for Oil Reserves US President Trump downplays the crisis, calling it a minor sacrifice for global security. But the recent escalation in the Middle East has led to a significant rise in oil prices, prompting an emergency meeting among G7 leaders. International Business Times UK · Mar 9
Oil over $100, markets in freefall, and Iran's new Supreme Leader is Trump's 'worst case' scenario Finance ministers from the G7 are set to meet at 8:30 a.m. New York time to discuss releasing reserves held by the International Energy Agency. Fortune · Mar 9
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 19
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 18
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16 The US is merely the latest to join the global rush to hoard critical minerals JD Vance is seeking to create a ‘trading bloc’ as shortages and climate crises mean a kaleidoscope of rare earths are increasingly jealously guarded
Euronews · Jan 23 'Electrifying everything' is key to Europe's future, IEA chief tells Euronews at Davos The International Energy Agency (IEA) chief told Euronews that safeguarding the continent's energy security and reaching climate goals will be dependent on electrifying "everything" — from energy infrastructure, to transport and buildings.
The Conversation · Jan 19 Carney’s China trip is another indication that Canada’s energy sector is its gateway to Asia Canada has a lot to gain in Asia. From his attendance at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in October 2025 to his recent visit in Beijing, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s diplomatic trips to Asia show that Canada has both an interest and a need to enter the…
Barchart · Jan 2 Crude Prices Pressured by Concerns About a Global Oil Glut February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Friday closed down -0.10 (-0.17%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed down -0.0168 (-0.08%). Crude oil and gasoline prices tumbled to 2-week lows on Friday on expectations for a record global supply surplus. Both the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the US...
Barchart · Jan 2 Crude Prices Decline on Expectations of a Record Global Oil Surplus February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is down -0.61 (-1.06%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is down -0.0253 (-1.48%). Crude oil and gasoline prices tumbled to 2-week lows today on expectations for a record global supply surplus. Both the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the US government see...
The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2025 AI boom has caused same CO2 emissions in 2025 as New York City, report claims Study author says tech companies are reaping benefits of artificial intelligence age but society is left to pay cost
International Business Times · Dec 16, 2025 Rapid Advances in AI, Robotics and Energy Are Reshaping Battery Demands, And Safety Must Lead the Conversation Data from the International Energy Agency shows that global battery demand grew by 40% year-over-year, driven by both electric mobility and stationary storage deployments. Growth on that scale forces every part of the industry to rethink how energy is stored, tested, and managed, because the expectations placed on these systems…
Capital & Main · Dec 2, 2025 Utility Asks New Mexico for ‘Zero Emission’ Status for Gas-Fired Power Plant Plan puts costs of new solar farms on New Mexicans and extends lives of coal-fired plants. Critics call it “profound greenwashing.”
The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2025 How can Australia convince the world to give up fossil fuels if Anthony Albanese is contradicting himself on gas expansion? Getting to net zero CO2 emissions globally means we can halt global warming. This requires a rapid phase-out. It’s physics
The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2025 The Coalition claims pursuing net zero will increase power bills – but in the real world the opposite is true The International Energy Agency, once known for an anti-renewables bias, now says a more ambitious transition will lower prices
The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2025 Oversupply of oil could create glut of 4m barrels a day, says energy watchdog Warning comes as scenario in which global demand continues to grow until 2050 is included in IEA outlook report