The department continues to review other requests as they come in. This administration has been clear that SPR is a national asset that can be used in times of supply disruption, like a natural disaster,

We've had this request from Senator Leahy, and we're going to review it as we do all requests from the Hill. We're at the very beginning of our review to see if there's any action the Department should take.

I would guess two to four weeks before we see this sector [the oil industry] back to where it should be,

As a result of tight oil and gas markets, and the damage done by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, it's likely that consumers will see an increase in their heating bills this winter,

Our government would like to see the passage of the Russian subsoil law, which will clarify the rules and the laws for investment in the energy area,

Obviously, the industry has made a lot of money. They have a responsibility to the American people to build new refining capacity,