With oil markets nearing the danger zone, a US-Iran deal can’t come soon enough | Heather Stewart
non-linear adjustment”, wonk-speak for chaos.
Thus far, several factors have helped to ease potential supply constraints, including a record coordinated [release of strategic oil reserves](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/11/international-energy-agency-release-oil-stockpile-iran-war); rerouting of some Gulf production