The IEA agreed Wednesday to release a record 400 million barrels of oil, and the U.S. would tap 172 million barrels from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

Shortly after the surge, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that "short term oil prices" are "a very small price to pay".

Shortly after the surge, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that "short term oil prices" are "a very small price to pay."

U.S. key benchmarks closed in the green after Trump signaled a near end to the Iran war.

Oil prices were choppy on Wednesday morning as markets continue to watch developments in the U.S.-Iran war.

Oil was slightly higher as traders expect a group of countries to tap emergency crude reserves to mitigate disruption caused by the war in the Middle East.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has agreed to release 400 million barrels of emergency oil reserves, marking the largest volume in its history.

The IEA agreed Wednesday to release a record 400 million barrels of oil, and the U.S. would tap 172 million barrels from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

The IEA said Wednesday that its 32 member countries would release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves.

Multiple developments are complicating the energy market, and none are calming prices.

Buyers show interest in released Russian oil after the U.S. temporarily lifts sanctions.

Oil prices have surged more than 17% since the International Energy Agency announced the largest release of crude stockpiles in its 50-year history.