US Plans 172 Million-Barrel SPR Release to Stabilize Oil Prices Amid Middle East Tensions
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The United States will release 172 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as part of an IEA-backed plan to unload 400 million barrels to shield oil markets from price shocks tied to the US-Israeli war with Iran. The releases will begin next week and stretch over about 120 days, with President Trump having previously signaled support for tapping the SPR.
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