The latest episode of our Everything Energy podcast is out now Listen as IEA's Stéphanie Bouckaert & Lucas Boehlé explore 10 ways to ease the impacts of rising oil prices on consumers amid the Middle East crisis👇 Apple iea.li/4echhAF Spotify iea.li/41mMtre

IEA Member countries agreed on 11 March to make available 400 million barrels of oil from their emergency reserves amid market disruptions from the Middle East conflict. This is the 6th oil stock release – and the largest – in the IEA's history. More 👉 iea.li/4c7ge5B

Global oil markets are facing a historic supply disruption amid the war in the Middle East, pushing up prices for consumers. Our report sets out 1️⃣0️⃣ immediate demand-side options to help governments, businesses & households ease the economic impacts → iea.li/47oBEIV

Energy Technology Perspectives 2026 is out now. It shows supply chains for key energy technologies each contain at least 1 weak link – posing risks to resilience & economic security. The analysis also takes a close look at industrial competitiveness. Explore the report → iea.li/4sBzPRs

🗣️ “Today’s report provides a menu of immediate & concrete measures that can be taken on the demand side to shelter consumers from the impacts of this crisis.” IEA's @fbirol on how to ease oil prices pressures stemming from the war in the Middle East 👉 iea.li/4bJ7fqa

We just released a new episode of our Everything Energy podcast, examining IEA’s largest ever emergency oil stock release IEA's Keisuke Sadamori unpacks the decision, explaining how it was made & what happens now 👇 Apple iea.li/4epjqJt Spotify iea.li/4ksdtys

The Middle East conflict has largely halted shipping via the Strait of Hormuz, impacting the trade of a wide range of energy products Our new interactive tool shows how oil & gas tanker traffic, as well as other cargo ships, has changed in recent weeks 👉 iea.li/4bGgoiT

Our newsletter went out today, covering the energy crisis stemming from the Middle East conflict – including our largest-ever oil stock release, the impacts on oil markets, 10 actions to ease price pressures on consumers & more. Read it here 👉 iea.li/40OQiW3

Desalination is critical for water security in many of the world’s most water-stressed regions As demand for desalination grows, a shift is underway from thermal to electricity-driven systems Read more on how this is reshaping the water-energy nexus ➡️ iea.li/4rGAcbX

The Middle East conflict has largely halted shipping via the Strait of Hormuz, impacting the trade of a wide range of energy products Our new interactive tool shows how oil & gas tanker traffic, as well as other cargo ships, has changed in recent weeks 👉 iea.li/4ddiUjp

The IEA is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East – including the implications for energy markets, trade & security. Our new hub offers key information on the Strait of Hormuz and the current oil & gas market context 👇

Global oil markets are facing a historic supply disruption amid the war in the Middle East, pushing up prices for consumers. Our new report sets out 10 immediate demand-side options to help governments, businesses & households ease the economic impacts → iea.li/4rLOGrd

We just released a new episode of our Everything Energy podcast, examining IEA’s largest ever emergency oil stock release IEA's Keisuke Sadamori unpacks the decision, explaining how it was made & what happens now 👇 Apple iea.li/4echhAF Spotify iea.li/41mMtre

🗣️ “Today’s report provides a menu of immediate & concrete measures that can be taken on the demand side to shelter consumers from the impacts of this crisis.” IEA's Fatih Birol on how to ease oil prices pressures stemming from the war in the Middle East 👉 iea.li/4sjM6JZ

Global oil markets are facing a historic supply disruption amid the war in the Middle East, pushing up prices for consumers. Our new report sets out 10 immediate demand-side options to help governments, businesses & households ease the economic impacts → iea.li/4rGJ1m4

The Middle East conflict has largely halted shipping via the Strait of Hormuz, impacting the trade of a wide range of energy products Our new interactive tool shows how oil & gas tanker traffic, as well as other cargo ships, has changed in recent weeks 👉 iea.li/4ddiUjp

🔴 WATCH NOW | Our Executive Director Fatih Birol is providing an update on the latest developments in the IEA’s emergency release of oil stocks and the next steps. Follow his remarks live 👉 iea.li/3NFQJis

Our Energy Snapshot newsletter went out today, looking at how the Middle East conflict is affecting global LNG markets Read it in full → iea.li/4bx5JqX And to learn more, visit our hub on the Strait of Hormuz and the oil & gas market context → iea.li/409p8Je

Today at 15:00 Paris time, our Executive Director Fatih Birol will provide an update on the latest developments in the IEA’s emergency release of oil stocks and the next steps. Follow his remarks live on our site 👉 iea.li/3P701EJ

Global oil markets are facing unprecedented disruptions due to the conflict in the Middle East To provide a clearer picture of this rapidly evolving situation, we’ve made our full Oil Market Report for March freely available on our site The analysis 👉 iea.li/46UqHhU

IEA Member countries agreed yesterday to release 400 million barrels of oil from their emergency reserves amid market disruptions from the Middle East conflict. This is the 6th oil stock release – and the largest – in the IEA's history. Read more 👉 iea.li/4sGc7TH

The Middle East war is creating the largest supply disruption in the history of oil markets As a result, IEA Members have agreed to release 400 million barrels of emergency oil stocks to support market stability More in our latest Oil Market Report ➡️ iea.li/46UqHhU

Today, IEA Member countries unanimously agreed today to carry out the largest ever oil stock release – making 400 million barrels from their emergency reserves available amid market disruptions from the Middle East conflict. Read more 👉 iea.li/46WnKxr

🔴 WATCH LIVE | IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol is delivering a statement on the situation in global energy markets. Follow along 👉 iea.li/4syycn2

Today at 15:00 CET, our Executive Director Fatih Birol will deliver a statement on the situation in global energy markets. Follow his remarks live 👉 iea.li/4roNMR6

The IEA is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East – including the implications for energy markets, trade & security.   Our new hub offers key information on the Strait of Hormuz and the current oil & gas market context 👇 iea.li/409p8Je

The IEA is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East – including the implications for energy markets, trade & security.   Our new hub offers key information on the Strait of Hormuz and the current oil & gas market context. Learn more → iea.li/3P0Zmo5

🗣️ "To the Chair and to Executive Director Fatih Birol, thank you very much indeed. I am delighted and very proud of the words spoken about our arrival, Colombia's process of joining the IEA.” 🇨🇴's Minister Edwin Palma Egea on Colombia becoming IEA’s 33rd Member 📺👇

🗣️ “Energy security will be the guiding principle for Ukraine in its new energy architecture.” At the #IEAMinisterial, 🇱🇹 Minister Žygimantas Vaičiūnas highlighted key takeaways from our discussion on supporting Ukraine’s energy sector resilience 👇

A new episode of our Everything Energy podcast just dropped! 🎧 🎧 Listen as 🇸🇬 Minister Tan See Leng & 🇲🇦 Minister Leila Benali discuss the evolving energy security challenges facing their countries & how they're tackling them. Listen now 👇 Apple Podcasts: iea.li/4cMeIqj Spotify: iea.li/4qUcIzX

Sodium-ion batteries are emerging as a new player in global markets – offering opportunities to diversify battery chemistries & supply chains at a time of rising demand. Read more on their growing momentum – and the barriers to broader adoption 👉 iea.li/3OzgFwp

On 5 March, join the authors of our Electricity 2026 report for a webinar on the key findings. They'll highlight recent trends underpinning the Age of Electricity & discuss how to unlock greater grid capacity to securely meet rising power use. Sign up 👉 iea.li/4kRVy4k

Missed our Energy Innovation Forum? Watch it back 👇 Opening iea.li/4cBv19k The State of Energy Innovation iea.li/4aDaGOj Innovation for Competitiveness iea.li/40paDAU First-of-a-kind Projects iea.li/3MzPMYE Closing iea.li/4qHTnld

“Clean cooking is freedom. This is life-expanding, life-enhancing and game changing. This is what the IEA should be focused on and – I’m thrilled – is focused on.” US Secretary Chris Wright at the #IEAMinisterial. He is a co-chair of our Clean Cooking Summit in Nairobi on 9-10 July.

🗣️"We have many different paths of getting information. But none are as credible as yours. And none are as useful for us, also in dealing with partners across the planet." 🇪🇺 Commissioner Dan Jøergensen on the important role of IEA data & analysis in energy policy-making 📺👇

🗣️ "We thank the @IEA for pointing out in their 2026 report that we’re going to need 50% more investment in our electricity grids before the end of the decade if we’re actually going to meet the demand of this time." Google's Amanda Peterson Corio at the 2026 #IEAMinisterial 👇

🗣️ "We work very closely with @fbirol’s team and the @IEA Regional Cooperation Centre to make the ASEAN power grid into a reality." Singapore's Minister Tan See Leng on our cooperation on power system security in the Asia-Pacific 📺⬇️

🗣️ “We are now expanding the Critical Minerals Security Programme to promote coordinated action in the face of supply disruptions" Our Executive Director Fatih Birol on IEA's broadened critical minerals mandate, which boosts cooperation on emergency preparedness & diversification: iea.li/4aAajFH

As electricity demand grows, expanding grids & flexibility is key. Today, thousands of gigawatts worth of projects are currently stalled in connection queues worldwide. Grid-enhancing technologies & regulatory reforms could unlock substantial capacity 👉 iea.li/4a2F6KU

Access to timely, high-quality data on energy technology supply chains is key to identifying & addressing risks as countries shape their industrial strategies. Our new report examines key data collection challenges & outlines solutions for policymakers 👉 iea.li/4ctrl9V

Access to timely, high-quality data on energy technology supply chains is key to identifying & addressing risks as countries shape their industrial strategies. Our new report examines key data collection challenges & outlines solutions for policymakers 👉 iea.li/4ctrl9V

Our newsletter went out today, with highlights from the #IEAMinisterial – including closer ties with key countries & expanded critical minerals work, insight from our Energy Innovation Forum & much more. Subscribe 👉 iea.li/4tRcE6E Read it now 👉 iea.li/4kNnOVM

Falling costs are driving rapid growth in battery markets – with average prices dropping 8% in 2025. But regional price disparities are widening: battery packs in China were 30% cheaper than in the US & 35% cheaper than in Europe last year. Read more 👉 iea.li/4afU9kv

🗣️ “The IEA is at the centre of the energy universe, with countries coming to us, institutions coming to us. Why is this happening? I believe personally because of the IEA’s credibility ... Data is our everything.” Watch back our Executive Director Fatih Birol's full remarks 👉 iea.li/3MPupT8

🗣️ “We are determined, very determined to lead the global energy journey towards the betterment of all humanity.” At the #IEAMinisterial, our Executive Director Fatih Birol underscored our commitment to ensuring a more secure, affordable & sustainable energy future for all 👉 iea.li/3MPupT8

🗣️"We have many different paths of getting information. But none is as credible as yours. And none is as useful for us, also in dealing with partners across the planet." 🇪🇺 Commissioner @DanJoergensen on the important role of @IEA data & analysis in energy policy-making 📺👇

Missed discussions at the IEA Energy Innovation Forum? Watch them back👇 Opening iea.li/4r5Q3Rn The State of Energy Innovation iea.li/4aITU0w Innovation & Supply Chains for Competitiveness iea.li/3ORsga1 Progress on First-of-a-kind Projects iea.li/4aJnKls Where to Act in the Next Year iea.li/4aqtzW2

🗣️ “I would like to express my sincere appreciation for Fatih Birol's leadership. You understand global trends very deeply & guided this organisation to provide very meaningful inputs to energy policy formulation” Japan's Vice-Minister Takehiko Matsuo at the #IEAMinisterial 📺👇

🗣️ “Energy access is achievable, but only if we act with purpose.” In his remarks at the #IEAMinisterial, Norway’s Minister Terje Aasland highlighted 5️⃣ key actions needed to deliver universal energy access to all those who lack it today Watch it back 👉 iea.li/46hWnh3

🗣️ “Being data-driven, being neutral doesn’t mean we don’t take sides. We take the side of secure energy. We take the side of affordable energy. We take the side of sustainable energy – and energy for all” Our Executive Director Fatih Birol at the #IEAMinisterial. Watch it back: iea.li/4tKESzO