Can tapping into oil reserves help stabilize prices?

PBS NewsHour
by Geoff Bennett
March 11, 2026
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The International Energy Agency released 400 million barrels from oil reserves to stabilize prices.

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This release of oil reserves could help prevent a significant increase in gasoline and energy prices for consumers.

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The International Energy Agency decided to tap into oil reserves, releasing 400 million barrels. This release is historic in its size and scope, significantly exceeding the amount released after Russia invaded Ukraine. The event matters because it is a more ambitious effort to potentially stabilize oil and gas prices. However, there are questions about whether this effort will stop a price surge if the war endures.

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The International Energy Agency released 400 million barrels from oil reserves.

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