“We are taking this action in response to the ongoing loss of crude oil due to supply disruptions in Libya and other countries and their impact on the global economic recovery,” said Chu. “As we move forward, we will continue to monitor the situation and stand ready to take additional steps if necessary.”
U.S. Releases 30 Million Barrels of Oil From Petroleum Reserve
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