The United States is committed to using all of the tools at...

The United States is committed to using all of the tools at our disposal to help keep our oil and gasoline markets well supplied, ... This sale ensures that refineries have the petroleum they need to keep gasoline and diesel fuel flowing to American consumers while production facilities in the gulf region regain their capacity. As we move forward, we will continue to monitor the overall supply of petroleum available and the needs of the nation as we determine next steps.