The White House says they are bringing energy prices down and promoting security by draining the Strategic Petroleum Reserve ahead of the election.
“At the President’s direction, the Department of Energy will deliver another 10 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to the market next month, continuing the historic releases the President ordered in March. The President will continue to direct SPR releases as appropriate to protect American consumers and promote energy security”
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