# IEA members may discuss strategic oil reserve releases if needed, Birol says

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- Reuters, 2026-09-29 09:40 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/iea-member-states-will-discuss-strategic-oil-reserve-releases-if-needed-birol-2026-09-29/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6abb8774a32b7800017a95e3

> International Energy Agency member states may discuss releasing more strategic oil reserves onto the market in the future if necessary, IEA chief Fatih Birol said on Tuesday.

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