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IEA Says WFH To Help Combat Oil Price Shock
Rigzone
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Friday, March 20, 2026
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London, UK
Oil futures have surged around 50 percent in London this month. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has suggested that measures such as working from home (WFH) could be instrumental in helping to combat the resulting oil price shock by significantly curbing demand. The recommendation comes as global markets react to extreme volatility in energy prices.