Trump orders release of oil reserves as gas prices climb nationwide

Name: Trump orders release of oil reserves as gas prices climb nationwide
Uploaded: 2026-03-15T20:55:05Z
Description: The Trump administration plans to release 172 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as the war with Iran drives economic concerns and rising gas prices. In Washington state, the average price for a gallon of gas is nearing $4.90, while the national average is about $3.69, according to AAA.

The Trump administration plans to release 172 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as the war with Iran drives economic concerns and rising gas prices. In Washington state, the average price for a gallon of gas is nearing $4.90, while the national average is about $3.69, according to AAA.

Posted March 15, 2026 1:55pm PDT