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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matthew Daly

YOU WONT BELIEVE: Biden delays plans to restock nation s emergency oil reserve - You Need To See This

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The Biden administration is delaying plans to restock the nation’s emergency oil reserve amid a price hike that has pushed oil above $80 a barrel.

The Energy Department canceled a planned purchase of 6 million barrels for the strategic reserve this week, saying it wants to secure a good deal for taxpayers.

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