国际油价下挫超2%，金银拉升，日本首次单独释放国家石油储备

Group 1 - International crude oil prices experienced a short-term decline, with New York crude oil falling to $92.43 per barrel, down over 2%, and Brent crude oil at $98.89 per barrel, down over 1.5% [1][2] - The Japanese government announced it will release oil reserves starting March 16 to prevent domestic supply issues, which is expected to release oil equivalent to 15 days of demand [2][3] - TotalEnergies has halted or is in the process of halting oil and gas production in Qatar, Iraq, and the UAE due to ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts, which is expected to impact its global oil and gas output by 15% [3][4] Group 2 - The UAE's Abu Dhabi National Oil Company temporarily closed the Ruwais refinery following an attack, while the country is working to ensure market supply by using alternative transport routes [3][4] - Kuwait National Petroleum Company announced it is facing "force majeure" due to threats to shipping safety in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to reductions in crude oil and refining output [4] - Qatar, a major liquefied natural gas exporter, has suspended operations at its LNG production facilities due to attacks and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which affects about 20% of global supply [4]