Daily Market Updates: U.S. to Tap Heating Oil Reserves Ahead of Midterm Elections

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U.S. to Tap Heating Oil Reserves Ahead of Midterm Elections

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The Trump administration will release 315,000 barrels of heating oil, but analysts say the amount is too small to make much of a difference.

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