US EditionIran war: Trump will release 172 million barrels of oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve
The U.S. will release 172 million barrels from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve over four months to curb rising fuel prices amid global supply disruptions caused by the Iran war.
- Tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the U.S. will release 172 million barrels to help lower prices amid the Iran war, announced Wednesday.
- Amid the Iran war, gasoline prices rose to about $3.58 per gallon, nearly 22% higher than last month when gas averaged about $2.94.
- The SPR currently holds 415 million barrels, about 58% of the 714 million barrels authorized, and the IEA agreed to release 400 million barrels, the largest in its history, with U.S. participation up to President Trump, Burgum said.
- Speaking to CNBC, Burgum added 'whether the U.S. participates is up to President Donald Trump, he'll make the final decision'.
- Refilling the SPR, Trump said 'We'll do that, and then we'll fill it up,' indicating he plans to refill after the release.
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Trump’s government will release 172 million barrels to stabilize US fuel prices. The IEA will also release 400 million barrels
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