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UK would support release of emergency oil stocks after price spike, finance minister says

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Posted on March 9, 2026

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· Last updated: April 1, 2026

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LONDON, March 9 (Reuters) - Britain stands ready to support the release of emergency oil reserves in response to a spike in the price of oil following renewed conflict in the Middle East, finance

UK Backs Emergency Oil Stock Release After Middle East Price Surge, Says Finance Minister

Britain's Response to Middle East Oil Price Surge

LONDON, March 9 (Reuters) - Britain stands ready to support the release of emergency oil reserves in response to a spike in the price of oil following renewed conflict in the Middle East, finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Monday.

Finance Minister's Statement

"I stand ready to support a coordinated release of collective International Energy Agency oil reserves," Reeves told lawmakers after a virtual meeting of G7 finance ministers where the issue was discussed.

International Coordination Efforts

G7 Finance Ministers' Virtual Meeting

(Reporting by William James and Catarina Demony, writing by Alistair Smout, editing by David Milliken)

Key Takeaways

Oil prices spiked past $100 per barrel due to renewed conflict in the Middle East, prompting G7 finance ministers to discuss coordinated emergency reserve releases under IEA auspices (theguardian.com).
Reeves affirmed Britain's readiness to back joint actions to release emergency oil stocks, signaling the UK’s commitment to global supply stability citeturn0news—itself in content—but aligned with context from turn0search10.
A coordinated release of around 300–400 million barrels—roughly 25–30% of IEA members' collective reserves—has been mooted as an impactful measure to soothe markets (business-standard.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the UK considering releasing emergency oil reserves?

The UK is considering it due to a spike in oil prices following renewed conflict in the Middle East.

Who announced the UK's readiness to release oil reserves?

Finance minister Rachel Reeves announced the UK's readiness.

Was the emergency oil release discussed with international partners?

Yes, the issue was discussed during a virtual G7 finance ministers meeting.

Which organization’s oil reserves is the UK ready to release?

The UK is ready to support the release of collective International Energy Agency oil reserves.

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