Stocurile au început să scadă: Cât petrol s-a consumat din rezervele strategice de la pornirea conflictului din Strâmtoarea Ormuz
The International Energy Agency (IEA) 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, with a coordinated release of 100 million barrels announced by the G7. Factors complicating global oil supply include disruptions in Gulf exports and attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. Despite high refinery capacities elsewhere, fuel prices have surged globally. The U.S. administration is under pressure regarding rising gas prices ahead of midterm elections, with political debates focusing on inflation and public sentiment against further military actions in Iran.