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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.
