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Policymakers Debate Emergency Record Oil Release

Gas Stations in New Jersey — Photographer: Bing Guan/Bloomberg

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By Alexandria Arnold

March 11, 2026 at 10:38 AM UTC

Good morning. We bring you the latest breaking news from the Middle East, where the focus remains on energy supplies. Policymakers are debating a release of emergency oil reserves that would be the biggest ever in a bid to cool prices. Listen to the day’s top stories.