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BOE-A-2026-6534 ·20 March 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
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Energy sector companies: release of minimum security stocks of petroleum products

The Council of Ministers has agreed to the release of minimum security stocks of petroleum products in Spain (Agreement of 17 March 2026). This measure is carried out within the framework of a coordinated action by the International Energy Agency and is based on Article 39 of Royal Decree 1716/2004 and Article 49 of Law 34/1998.

In 2 key points

  1. Release of minimum security stocks of petroleum products (Acuerdo del Consejo de Ministros, de 17 de marzo de 2026)
  2. Entry into force from 20 March 2026 (Efectos desde el 20 de marzo de 2026)

How it affects those involved

For companies operating storage facilities and marketing petroleum products, the measure involves the release of the mandatory security stocks they are required to maintain (Art. 39 RD 1716/2004). This allows for greater flexibility in inventory management in response to the coordinated action of the International Energy Agency.

Lifecycle

2026-03-20PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-03-20Into forceComes into force (Entrada en vigor (nota del analisis oficial del BOE))
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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