G7 nations prepare joint oil reserve release amid Middle East strife

G7 nations are preparing for a joint release of oil reserves amid escalating strife in the Middle East. If carried out, it would be the first such move in about four years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

According to reports, G7 nations are readying for a coordinated release of strategic oil reserves in response to ongoing strife in the Middle East. Such an action, if executed, would mark the first joint effort of its kind in roughly four years, following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Tensions involving the U.S., Iran, and Israel form the backdrop to these preparations. The move aims to stabilize energy markets amid global concerns over supply disruptions.

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Amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Korean government stated that oil and gas supplies remain stable for now. Emergency meetings confirmed reserves of several months' worth of oil and gas exceeding mandatory levels. However, preparations are underway for potential risks from the Strait of Hormuz closure, including alternative routes and support measures.

Following market volatility from initial reports of a potential release, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has unanimously agreed to draw down 400 million barrels of emergency oil reserves—its largest ever—to combat surging energy prices due to Middle East conflict disrupting the Strait of Hormuz. Executive Director Fatih Birol called the oil market challenges 'unprecedented,' with stability depending on resuming Hormuz transit after prices hit nearly $120 a barrel.

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The Japanese government is weighing the use of part of its national oil reserves due to supply disruptions from the Iran crisis. Kyodo News reported on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, affecting imports. Officials plan to monitor the situation and possibly coordinate with other countries.

O presidente Donald Trump ordenou ataques dos EUA e israelenses a Teerã na madrugada de 28 de fevereiro de 2026, provocando uma resposta de mísseis iranianos contra Israel. Este conflito no Oriente Médio ameaça o fornecimento global de petróleo via Estreito de Ormuz, por onde passa um quinto do petróleo bruto mundial. No México, que importa gasolina, isso poderia levar a aumentos de preços se o conflito persistir.

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South Korea will import more than 6 million barrels of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates in an emergency move to stabilize fuel prices amid the escalating Middle East conflict. The presidential office announced the decision on Friday, stating it aims to ease domestic energy market pressures. Efforts to evacuate South Korean nationals from the region are also underway.

Oil prices have surged past $90 a barrel a week after the US and Israel launched major attacks on Iran, escalating into a Middle East war. The conflict has stranded oil shipments in the Persian Gulf and damaged key facilities, disrupting supplies. Consumers globally face higher gasoline and diesel costs as a result.

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Ataques aéreos EUA-Israel no fim de semana mataram o Líder Supremo do Irã, Aiatolá Ali Khamenei, provocando retaliação iraniana em toda a região e o fechamento do Estreito de Ormuz. Essa escalada impulsionou os preços do petróleo acima de US$ 85 por barril, o mais alto desde julho de 2024, em meio a preocupações com fluxos de energia interrompidos. Os mercados globais reagiram com quedas nas ações e alta nos preços de commodities.

 

 

 

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