[EU Officials: Prepared to Utilize Strategic Oil Reserves] Golden Finance reported that on March 9 local time, the Eurogroup meeting was held in Brussels, Belgium. At the press conference following the meeting, Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe stated that they are closely monitoring the market's reaction to developments in the Middle East, saying, 'We see upward pressure on energy prices.' He noted that the meeting discussed the types of measures member states are considering, as well as the necessity of maintaining coordinated actions while closely observing the local situation. Additionally, structural issues within Europe's energy sector were reviewed. European Commissioner for Economic Affairs Valdis Dombrovskis stated at the press conference that it is still too early to discuss specific policy measures in response to the Middle East situation. He also mentioned that they are prepared to take necessary actions, including utilizing strategic oil reserves. (CCTV)