IEA warns of rapid depletion in commercial oil inventories

Summary

IEA chief Fatih Birol stated that commercial oil inventories are rapidly depleting, with only weeks of supply left due to geopolitical tensions and increased demand. Strategic reserve releases have temporarily alleviated the situation, but a significant shortfall is now anticipated this year.

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