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World faces largest-ever oil supply disruption on war, IEA says

The war in the Middle East is creating the biggest oil supply disruption in history, the International Energy Agency said on Thursday, a day after it agreed to release a record volume from strategic stockpiles to… Grouped from 3 articles across 3 sources.

3 reports3 sourcesMar 12, 2026, 4:49 PM
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The Globe and MailMar 12, 2026, 4:49 PM

World faces largest-ever oil supply disruption on war, IEA says

The war in the Middle East is creating the biggest oil supply disruption in history, the International Energy Agency said on Thursday, a day after it agreed to release a record volume from strategic stockpiles to offset shortages and a spike in prices.

New York TimesMar 12, 2026, 2:11 PM

Iran War Causing Largest Ever Oil Disruption, I.E.A. Says

Conflict is forcing producers to slash production and close ports as Iran steps up attacks on energy infrastructure.

NBC NewsMar 12, 2026, 1:54 PM

Oil soars 10% as 'largest supply disruption' in history worsens

The price of oil jumped more than 10%, as the war on Iran was "creating the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market."

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