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US releases 45 million barrels from emergency oil reserve

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from the Strategic
45.2 million barrels
through this year
172 million barrels
in a coordinated
32 countries

The US has initiated the release of 45.2 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to combat rising oil prices amid the Middle East crisis. This action is part of a broader plan to lend a total of 172 million barrels through this year and next, involving 32 countries in a coordinated effort.

Key suppliers include BP, Marathon Petroleum, and Shell Trading. This move is expected to stabilize oil prices and may influence market sentiment in the energy sector ⚡.

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Sourcesnews.google.com

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