StatementPrime Minister's OfficeOctober 2, 2026
G7 agrees to release 100 million barrels of oil over four months
The coordinated release will start immediately, with a substantial amount of diesel due within the first 20 days.
Summary
G7 leaders agreed to coordinate a release of 100 million barrels through the International Energy Agency (IEA), starting immediately and taking place over four months. A substantial diesel release is planned within the first 20 days.
- G7 countries will coordinate refinery maintenance and raise refinery use where feasible.
- The leaders will discuss whether additional diesel releases are needed.
- The IEA is asked to monitor the measures and provide a report with recommendations before 20 days, including on replenishing stocks.
- G7 members reaffirmed they will not restrict energy exports to one another and called for the restoration of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Source: Prime Minister of Canada