Germany to release oil reserves after IEA request, minister says

The International Energy Agency recommended releasing 400 million barrels from stockpiles—the largest such coordinated release in IEA history—and Germany will release part of its oil reserves, Economy Minister Katherina Reiche said. The move is aimed at easing global oil supply tightness and is likely to exert downward pressure on crude prices, with implications for energy markets and related supply chains.

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The International Energy Agency recommended releasing 400 million barrels from stockpiles—the largest such coordinated release in IEA history—and Germany will release part of its oil reserves, Economy Minister Katherina Reiche said. The move is aimed at easing global oil supply tightness and is likely to exert downward pressure on crude prices, with implications for energy markets and related supply chains.