Ten reasons oil is still below $100 a barrelGlobal oil prices remain surprisingly low despite the ongoing war in Iran. China's drastic cut in oil imports is a major factor. Demand des...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Oil price shock from West Asia conflict accelerating shift to renewables: UNFossil fuel advocates have unwillingly given a boost to renewable energy as the war in the Middle East has triggered an oil price shock, UN...
30 Apr, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
Why UAE left OPEC and what it means for global oil prices and supplyThe United Arab Emirates has exited OPEC and OPEC+. This move significantly weakens the oil cartel and its leader, Saudi Arabia. Analysts s...
28 Apr, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
How the Iran war oil and gas supply shock compares with past disruptionsA major oil supply disruption is underway due to the US-Israeli war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This event is the wo...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Current oil and gas crisis worse than 1973, 1979, 2022 together, says IEA chiefThe oil and gas crisis triggered by Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is more severe than the crises of 1973, 1979 and 2022 combined,...
07 Apr, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
International Energy Agency discussing further oil stock releases, chief Birol saysThe International Energy Agency is discussing releasing more oil from stockpiles. This action is being considered due to the ongoing Iran w...
23 Mar, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
Japan says beginning release of strategic oil reserves as Middle East war hikes pricesJapan has started releasing its strategic oil reserves. This move follows an International Energy Agency agreement to tap stockpiles. The r...
16 Mar, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Oil shock from Iran war prompts countries to open strategic reservesA major war in Iran has disrupted oil tankers and refineries. This has led to soaring energy prices. The International Energy Agency will r...
12 Mar, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
IEA announces record release of strategic stocks in response to Iran war oil price surgeThe International Energy Agency has announced its largest-ever oil release of 400 million barrels to combat soaring crude prices, driven by...
11 Mar, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
IEA proposes largest ever oil release from strategic reserves, WSJ saysIn a bid to curb soaring crude prices amidst Middle East tensions, the International Energy Agency is reportedly planning its largest-ever ...
11 Mar, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
International Energy Agency proposes largest ever oil release from strategic reserves: ReportThe International Energy Agency is proposing its largest-ever oil reserve release to curb soaring crude prices amid the U.S.-Israel conflic...
11 Mar, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
India says no to IEA's call to release strategic oil reservesIndia stands firm on its decision to withhold its strategic oil reserves despite global price pressures. According to top officials, the ri...
09 Mar, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
India begins talks with IEA for full membershipIndia's bid to join the 31-nation International Energy Agency as a full member has commenced discussions with ministers from member countri...
14 Feb, 2024, 09.38 PM IST
IEA members agree 60 million barrel oil stocks release after Russian invasionHalf the volume will come from the United States.
01 Mar, 2022, 09.59 PM IST
What is the SPR, the emergency oil stash Biden may tap?Releasing oil could allow the Biden administration to fend off criticism ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. By moving in tandem with othe...
18 Nov, 2021, 10.55 AM IST
International Energy Agency invites India to become full-time member: Hardeep Singh Puri"As a natural corollary to the India IEA strategic partnership, Dr Birol invited India to deepen its cooperation with IEA by becoming a ful...
11 Oct, 2021, 08.13 PM IST
- 'Govt must adopt plan for power supply'
India needs to prioritise its reform tasks for the next five years if it has to develop a national level competitive power market.
23 Apr, 2002, 06.28 AM IST