IEA ready to further tap global oil reserves if needed, chief says - Reuters
IEA ready to further tap global oil reserves if needed, chief says Reuters
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"we stand ready to act"
— Fatih Birol , Executive
"the worst global energy disruption ever"
— Fatih Birol , Executive
"I hope, very much hope, we don't need to do it but if it is needed we are ready to act."
— Fatih Birol , Executive
"I hope, very much hope, we don't need to do it but if it is needed we are ready to act."
— Fatih Birol , Executive
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Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency, stated that the agency is prepared to release additional oil reserves if the energy shock from the war with Iran necessitates it, though he hopes such action won't be needed.
Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, expressed readiness to release more oil reserves if the energy shock from the war with Iran requires it, emphasizing the agency's preparedness to act if necessary.
Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency, stated that the agency is prepared to release additional oil reserves if the energy shock from the war with Iran necessitates it, though he hopes such action won't be needed.
Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency, stated that the agency is prepared to release additional oil reserves if the energy shock from the war with Iran necessitates it, though he hopes such action won't be needed.
Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency, stated that the agency is prepared to release additional oil stockpiles if the energy shock from the war with Iran worsens, though he hopes such action won't be necessary.
Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency, stated that the agency is prepared to release additional oil stockpiles if the energy shock from the war with Iran requires it, though he hopes such action won't be necessary.
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