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Schumer Urges Trump to Tap Oil Reserves Amid Crisis

3/13/2026

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  • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged U.S. President Donald Trump to use the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to stabilize oil markets hit by Strait of Hormuz shutdown, which affects 20% of world oil supply.
  • Schumer said releasing oil could ease prices for American families.
  • A White House spokeswoman said the president has enhanced American energy dominance.
  • The Department of Energy said tapping the reserves is not currently planned.