Group 1 - International oil prices experienced significant fluctuations on March 11, with WTI crude oil initially surging over 6% before sharply declining, ultimately closing with a gain of 2.41% [1] - The Japanese government plans to release national oil reserves as early as March 16 in response to escalating tensions in Iran [3] - The ongoing Middle East situation has led to a sustained increase in international oil prices, prompting discussions among various countries and international organizations on how to prepare for potential supply disruptions [4] Group 2 - The International Energy Agency (IEA) proposed the release of the largest amount of oil reserves in history to address current supply tightness, with reports suggesting a coordinated release of 300 to 400 million barrels, representing 25% to 30% of IEA member countries' reserves [4] - The G7 energy ministers held a meeting to discuss the global oil and gas market situation, although no decision was made regarding the release of oil reserves at that time [4] - European countries have announced measures to stabilize fuel markets, including Hungary's decision to utilize national oil reserves and implement price caps on retail gasoline and diesel [5]
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21世纪经济报道·2026-03-11 11:43