Biden OKs release of 30 million barrels of oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve

U.S. contribution will make up half of the reserve oil that the International Energy Alliance agreed to collectively release

By: - March 1, 2022 2:46 pm
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President Joe Biden authorized on Tuesday the release of 30 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, part of an international boost to the global oil supply that has been disrupted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. (Courtesy of Pixabay)

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Jacob Fischler
Jacob Fischler

Jacob covers federal policy as a senior reporter for States Newsroom. Based in Oregon, he focuses on Western issues. His coverage areas include climate, energy development, public lands and infrastructure.

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