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Pledged in March 2026400Released by 15 Oct (approx.)330Still to release (approx.)100of which diesel, ASAP20
Emergency oil: how far along is the March 2026 release? (million barrels). Released and remaining add up to about 430 million barrels, more than the original 400 million pledge, because some members released more than they first pledged (IEA). Figures are approximate, as stated by the IEA.
Source: IEA Governing Board statement on energy markets and security, 15 October 2026. accessed 17 Oct 2026.

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