IEA Chief: Oil Reserves Still Adequate, Further Releases Possible If Needed

IEA事務局長“石油備蓄はまだ十分 追加放出も必要に応じ可能”

3/16/2026, 7:19:42 PM ja source ↗
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Summary

IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol has stated that member countries' strategic oil reserves remain sufficient following the agency's agreement on a record-scale release. In a statement, Birol said further releases are possible "if necessary," signalling the IEA's readiness to act again should energy markets face additional disruption.

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IEA＝国際エネルギー機関のビロル事務局長は声明で加盟国が合意した過去最大規模の石油備蓄の放出に関連し、備蓄はまだ十分だとして、追加の放出について「必要に応じてさらに可能だ」と述べました。

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