IEA chief warns of energy market "volatility"

IEA chief warns of energy market "volatility"

May 8, 2026 · 5 min

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Fatih Birol warns of increasing volatility in global energy markets and discusses potential strategic reserve releases.

International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol has warned that the global energy markets have entered a period of volatility, promising additional strategic reserve release if supply disruptions continue.

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Organizations: International Energy Agency

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