Draining of emergency oil reserves draws criticism that the White House is trying to lower gas prices with midterm election politics in mind.
Tag: Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline
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U.S. to Release Millions More Barrels of Oil to Contain Gas Prices
The Department of Energy will release 15 million more barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and plans additional releases this winter.
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Strikes Spread in France, Piling Pressure on Macron
Students and transit workers joined a walkout started at oil refineries. It’s a growing problem for President Emmanuel Macron, whose government was already embattled in Parliament.
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In the Netherlands, Balancing Energy Security Against Climate Concerns
A central location and web of gas pipelines are helping boost gas imports in the country even as it tries to stick to its clean energy goals.