Posted on 11/24/2021 7:58:15 AM PST by george76
U.S. taps 50 million barrels of oil from reserves in an attempt to tamper spiking costs at the gas pump..
resident Biden’s move to tap the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve is expected to supply Chinese and Indian oil needs as gas demands have led to global shortages..
The White House said the Department of Energy will release 50 million barrels of oil held in U.S. reserves — 18 million of which have already been congressionally approved for sale.
China and India have been actively purchasing U.S. sour crude oil produced in the Gulf of Mexico
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U.S.-produced sour crude oil appeals to foreign buyers because of its relatively affordable price tag
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OPEC+, led by nations like Saudi Arabia and Russia, refused to increase production to meet rising demands.
Gas shortages have led to rising inflation and gas prices at the pump not seen in seven years.
(Excerpt) Read more at foxbusiness.com ...
Meaningless, oil is fungible.
They made a mistake when they lifted the export restrictions on oil.
Saudi Arabia, Russia consider pausing planned oil production increases
China is certainly "preparing for something", says ‘China Rising’ host Peter Stefanovic | Sky News Australia
Hanging is too humane. I suggest burning alive.
It’s okay, I already know I’m on several “lists”. Don’t really care...
Don’t forget the Big Guy’s cut.
If a single drop of our strategic reserves goes to China, Biden then needs to be drummed out of office along with his cackle harpie, Kamala.
Since when did XiDen et all care ONE WHIT about the American consumer?
We don't have to worry - I'm sure thugs at the FBI are protecting 'Brandon' and his whore-monger drug-addicted son AND their 'take'... ( to think those FBI sh*ts went after Don Jr. and Eric... when they give a pass to 'the big guy'... they're so disgusting...)
It is fungible. From purely logistics this would make no sense. This is not a high grade oil which is the reason. Hopefully it gets replaced with a better grade.
Refinery capacity is too tight.
It wasn’t a mistake.
If it weren't for the stupid Americans, my beloved PLA would have to ration its fuel consumption.
Where have you been, millions of barrels of oil have Already gone to Asia. Look it up.
This is not a high grade oil which is the reason. Hopefully it gets replaced with a better grade.
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Last I heard, US refineries, by and large, are not set up to refine sweet crude. Heavy only. Could be wrong, things may have changed
Hunter will probably get at least 10%!!
“It’s a world market so it probably doesn’t matter. Doesn’t look good though. The rats would be first to point out anything that looks funny to the gullible.”
Exactly right. If a Republican was President and did this the dems would be making a big deal of how it is just a political stunt etc.
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