Why is the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Unable to Operate During Power Outages?
Michael Giberson According to the US Department of Energy, “The Strategic Petroleum Reserve exists, first and foremost, as an emergency response tool the President can use should the United States be confronted with an economically-threatening disruption in oil supplies.” In response to disruptions caused by Hurricane Gustav, the DOE has indicated a willingness to release …
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