Withdrawal of 4 million barrels from the US strategic reserves The US Department of Energy has approved an emergency withdrawal of up to 4 million barrels of crude oil from the country's strategic oil reserves following Hurricane Isaiah. About 69% of oil production and 57% of natural gas production in the Gulf of Mexico are still shut down.

Withdrawal of 4 million barrels from the US strategic reserves The US Department of Energy has approved an emergency withdrawal of up to 4 million barrels of crude oil from the country's strategic oil reserves following Hurricane Isaiah. About 69% of oil production and 57% of natural gas production in the Gulf of Mexico are still shut down.