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How much is 100 million barrels?
100 million barrels of oil and diesel is a substantial amount, equivalent to roughly 100 days of UK oil consumption. This release from emergency reserves is a significant global effort to increase supply and stabilise prices. It's a collective move by major economies to address market shortages.
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