The Trump administration is working to make oil prices go down. They will be releasing some oil from the strategic reserve. Joe Biden depleted the reserve during his administration.
.@POTUS on releasing oil from the strategic reserves: “We’re going to be doing it very quickly — and then we’ll fill it up.” https://t.co/yOopoIrhk0 pic.twitter.com/iROVvEpztu
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 12, 2026
US Department of Energy:
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright released the following statement regarding the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR):
“Earlier today, 32 member nations of the International Energy Agency unanimously agreed to President Trump’s request to lower energy prices with a coordinated release of 400 million barrels of oil and refined products from their respective reserves.
“As part of this effort, President Trump authorized the Department of Energy to release 172 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, beginning next week. This will take approximately 120 days to deliver based on planned discharge rates.
“President Trump promised to protect America’s energy security by managing the Strategic Petroleum Reserve responsibly and this action demonstrates his commitment to that promise. Unlike the previous administration, which left America’s oil reserves drained and damaged, the United States has arranged to more than replace these strategic reserves with approximately 200 million barrels within the next year—20% more barrels than will be drawn down—and at no cost to the taxpayer.
“For 47 years, Iran and its terrorist proxies have been intent on killing Americans. They have manipulated and threatened the energy security of America and its allies. Under President Trump, those days are coming to an end.
“Rest assured, America’s energy security is as strong as ever.”
We don’t love this but it appears it is going to be necessary as the war in Iran continues. This really puts into perspective just how disgusting the Biden administration’s release for political gain was.
