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Bush says will release reserve oil if firms ask

by Staff Writers
Baton Rouge, Louisiana (AFP) Sept 3, 2008
US President George W. Bush said Wednesday that he would release oil from the US strategic reserve "upon requests" from companies in the wake of Hurricane Gustav.

"Last night we got a request from a company doing business here in Louisiana and we met that request. And so oil was released from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. And we will continue to do that upon requests by companies," he said.

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Taiwan calls for more oil exploration cooperation with China
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Taiwan called Wednesday for expansion in cooperation on oil exploration and development with China amid warming ties between the two rivals.







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