Nope, it’s true.
Seems doubtful to me. However, given the pathological nature of this administration, I suppose it’s possible. But it’s also pretty difficult to do something like this covertly, even with a compliant media.
If...if this was actually done, the amount that could be got to market in this short of time is piddly, not enough to affect the market prices. Especially now when there is an oversupply of oil. There would be no psychological effect at all.
So again, if this was done, it would have to be for some other reason.