Criză petrol - O şesime din rezervele strategice de petrol au fost epuizate din luna martie, anunţă AIE - Economica.net

The International Energy Agency reported that nearly one-sixth of the strategic oil reserves of member states have been depleted since March. Approximately 325 million barrels have been released from the promised 400 million. The G7 announced a coordinated release of 100 million barrels, but it remains unclear if this is part of the previous commitment or an increase. The released stocks represent 18% of the total emergency reserves held by member countries. Factors complicating supply include disruptions in Gulf exports and attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. Rising fuel prices are affecting global markets, including the U.S., where political debates focus on inflation and energy costs ahead of midterm elections.