# IEA ready to coordinate further oil stock releases if needed, chief says

https://mins.news/en/item/108272

- Reuters, 2026-10-20 17:25 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/iea-ready-go-if-further-oil-stocks-release-needed-chief-says-2026-10-20/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad7a3f3ab53aa0001d9b28f

> The International Energy Agency’s chief said on Tuesday the agency is prepared to coordinate additional emergency oil releases by member countries if necessary. It is also pressing ahead with diesel releases under existing plans to help ease surging prices.

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