“A cynical political move. Like a drop in the ocean,” wrote one user on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Staten Island Representative Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) tweeted, “He should just reverse his damaging anti-energy policies.”
Gabriella Hoffman, energy and conservation director of the Independent Women’s Forum, criticized the administration’s approach, tweeting, “Depleting our emergency reserves while discouraging domestic production. Such a winning strategy!”
Charles Correll III, a speechwriter for Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), added, “Under Trump, it was ‘drill, baby, drill.’ Under Biden, it is ‘drain, baby, drain.’”
Biden Drains Strategic Reserve
Since taking office, the Biden administration has been responsible for a significant reduction in the Strategic Reserve, which had more than 638 million barrels of crude oil and now holds fewer than 361 million barrels, according to federal data.
As the administration navigates the complex landscape of energy policy and economic pressures, the release of gasoline from the Northeast reserve will be closely watched for its impact on both fuel prices and political dynamics.
