International Energy Agency to release 400 million barrels of oil to stabilize markets
國際能源署將釋放 4 億桶石油以穩定市場
On March 11, 2026, the International Energy Agency (IEA) took historic action to address global economic instability.
在2026年3月11日，國際能源總署(IEA)為應對全球經濟不穩定而採取了具有歷史意義的行動。
Facing severe supply chain disruptions due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, all 32 member countries unanimously agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from their emergency reserves.
面對因中東地區持續衝突而導致的嚴重供應鏈中斷，全部32個成員國一致同意釋出其緊急儲備中的4億桶石油。
The situation was triggered by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime chokepoint responsible for roughly 20-25% of global oil trade.
此情勢是由荷姆茲海峽(Strait of Hormuz)實際關閉所引發，這一關鍵的海上咽喉點約占全球石油貿易量的20%至25%。
Member nations, including Japan, South Korea, Germany, and the United Kingdom, have already committed specific volumes to the effort.
包括日本、南韓、德國和英國在內的成員國已承諾為此努力貢獻特定數量的石油。
While this release has helped stabilize Brent crude prices toward the $90 range, analysts warn that the impact is limited, representing only about four days of global production.
儘管此舉已協助布蘭特原油價格穩定在90美元左右，但分析師警告其影響有限，僅相當於全球約四天的產量。
The IEA, founded in 1974, continues to prioritize energy security, though experts note that long-term market stability ultimately depends on resolving the underlying regional conflict and restoring safe maritime passage.
成立於1974年的IEA持續優先考量能源安全，不過專家指出，長期的市場穩定歸根究底仍取決於解決背後的區域衝突並恢復安全的海上通道。
