Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-01-13 20:05:14 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 6DD62212B01DF312B800E4630181D7FD90E29515B84D8D6EAC4F74D51B3B8ACF
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Original Note:
The SPR was established to reduce the impact of petroleum disruptions. https://www.energy.gov/ceser/strategic-petroleum-reserve; https://www.congress.gov/bill/94th-congress/senate-bill/622/text The Biden admin sold over 200 million barrels (~1/3 of the reserve) to lower gas prices in the short term. https://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/hist/LeafHandler.ashx?n=pet&s=mcsstus1&f=m The only refill purchase announced is for a maximum of 3 million barrels. https://www.spr.doe.gov/posting/PURCHASE/FY23%20Winter%20Oil%20Purchase%203MMB/1-Request%20for%20Proposal/FY23%20Winter%20Oil%20Purchase%203MMB%20Request%20for%20Proposal.pdf
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