The U.S. federal government has authorized the release of up to roughly 45 percent of the home‑heating oil held in the strategic reserve for New England.
The reserve is maintained to help stabilize the region’s supply of heating oil.
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The U.S. government approved releasing up to 45% of New England's heating oil reserve, a stockpile intended to stabilize regional supply.

The U.S. federal government has authorized the release of up to roughly 45 percent of the home‑heating oil held in the strategic reserve for New England.
The reserve is maintained to help stabilize the region’s supply of heating oil.