The appeal comes ahead of the IEA Governing Board meeting on Oct 15. Birol's correspondence focuses on the need for member governments to reconsider their reserve levels and expand existing commitments to stabilize diesel availability worldwide.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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IEA Urges Members to Boost Strategic Diesel Releases
Commodities9 days ago
Fatih Birol, the executive director of the International Energy Agency, wrote to member governments requesting a speed-up of planned fuel shipments and new draws from state oil stockpiles. The head of the IEA urged these countries to accelerate pledged releases and increase the supply of diesel to address tightening conditions in global markets.
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