Opinion: IEA's record-breaking release of oil reserves indicates that the Middle East conflict could last for several months

MarsBitNews · 2026-03-12T05:22:05+00:00

The International Energy Agency plans to release the largest-ever oil reserves, indicating that market expectations for the duration of the Iran conflict are longer than anticipated. The risk of oil shortages is severe, and oil prices may continue to rise.

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2026-03-12 05:22:05

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Mars Finance News, March 12 — According to CNBC, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has announced the largest-ever release of oil reserves, sending a clear signal: the energy market believes the Iran conflict could last much longer than expected. Andy Lipow, President of Lipow Oil Associates, said that some market participants interpret the IEA’s action as an indication that the conflict may continue for several weeks. MST Marquee energy analyst Saul Kavonic also believes that the scale of this release highlights how severe the risk of oil shortages is, suggesting that the IEA does not expect the war to end soon. Bob McNally, President of Rapidan Energy Group, stated that traders realize the reserve release can only cover a small part of the shortages caused by the Strait of Hormuz blockade. Unless a ceasefire is achieved or Iran’s military attack capabilities decline, allowing oil tanker transportation to resume, oil prices may continue to rise.

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