The president's plan to release 15 barrels of oil to alleviate high gas prices faced GOP criticism over concerns the order was politically motivated.
The Strategic Oil Reserve is an emergency stockpile of gasoline that was established in 1975 following the 1973 energy crisis. Since its founding, presidents have ordered the release of petroleum to offset disruptions caused by hurricanes, route closures and other emergencies. Currently, the reserves hold 405 million barrels of oil,Above, President Joe Biden speaks in Dover, Delaware, on Friday. Biden faced criticism for releasing more oil from the U.S.
She joined other GOP critics who said Biden should turn to alternative ways to lower gas prices, rather than deplete the strategic oil reserves. Senator Jerry Moran, a Kansas Republican, tweeted:"Draining oil from the Strategic Reserve is a short-sighted and dangerous choice that imperils our energy security at a critical time of global uncertainty."
Draining oil from the Strategic Reserve is a short-sighted and dangerous choice that imperils our energy security at a critical time of global uncertainty. I am calling on President Biden to instead unleash American energy production & support an all-of-the-above energy policy.
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