Oil $140 Odds Plunge as Historic 400M Barrel Reserve Release Tames Volatility

March 16, 2026 · flowframe Pulse

The probability of crude hitting $140 by month-end fell sharply after the IEA and G-7 nations announced a record 400-million-barrel emergency reserve release to counter Middle East supply shocks. While the Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint, the massive supply injection has stabilized WTI near $100, leading traders to discount the likelihood of a further 40% surge before the March deadline.

20¢ → 16¢ • Vol: $1.0M

Source: https://flowframe.xyz/pulse/oil-140-odds-plunge-as-historic-400m-barrel-reserve-release-tames-volatility-50e2ae

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