Trump taps heating oil reserve to curb prices before 2026 midterms
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The Trump administration has decided to release a significant portion of the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve in an effort to curb rising oil prices ahead of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. This strategic move, involving the release of up to 315,000 barrels, comes as national heating oil prices have seen a dramatic increase, with the current average at $6.14 per gallon. The release is intended to alleviate financial pressure on consumers in key regions like Maine, where prices have soared, and is viewed as an attempt to bolster Republican prospects in closely contested Senate races, including that of Susan…
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