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Top economies, including the US, Japan, Germany, UK, and France, agree to release 400 million barrels from oil reserves, marking the largest such release in IEA history, to ease skyrocketing prices triggered by the war in Iran. The move comes as oil prices hit over $100 a barrel before easing to around $90. The decision was made after a Tuesday meeting of IEAs 32 members and follows talks among G7 energy ministers. The United States, Japan, and South Korea pushed hardest for the release, while European nations warmed to the idea. Several countries have already signaled contributions, and the EU plans coordination meetings to align non-IEA members. Details on rollout will follow soon, tailored to each nations situation, as officials work to refill reserves before winter and stabilize markets hit by the Strait of Hormuz closure.

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