IEA Urges Members to Consider Additional Diesel Releases Amid Iran War Supply Disruption

IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol called on member countries to evaluate the need for further diesel stock releases, including scale and timing, to address record fuel prices and supply disruptions linked to the Iran war. The agency also urged members to accelerate delivery of previously promised volumes, prioritizing diesel, ahead of an upcoming administrative meeting. This signals potential coordinated action to ease diesel shortages, but the actual scale and participation remain uncertain.