US to release 172 million barrels of oil from strategic petroleum reserve - Reuters
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The United States plans to release 172 million barrels of oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
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The United States will release 172 million barrels of oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve. This action is intended to address current market conditions. The article does not specify the timeline for this release or the anticipated consequences.
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