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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Illustration depicting EU shift to US jet fuel imports amid Iran war disruptions in Strait of Hormuz.
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The European Union is preparing non-binding guidance urging member states to reduce reliance on Middle Eastern jet fuel and consider increasing imports from the United States, a source familiar with the plans told Reuters, as the Iran war continues to disrupt energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

The United Arab Emirates and Japan have agreed to promote cooperation aimed at securing a stable crude oil supply amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Japan's Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi confirmed on April 10 that the country will release more oil from its national stockpiles next month, following initial draws in March amid Middle East war disruptions.

A framework agreement was signed electronically Sunday between the United States and Iran to end hostilities in the Middle East. The announcement came on the eve of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France.

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