"After decisive measures by President (United States Joe. -
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), the Department of Energy announces the sale of 18 million barrels of oil on December 17," the TASS document is quoted as saying.
On November 23, the United States announced that it would release 50 million barrels of oil from the strategic reserve to lower commodity prices for Americans.
As emphasized in Washington, this step was taken together with other countries, including China, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Great Britain.
Later, White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed the US intention to use oil from the strategic reserve.