US releases 4M barrels from strategic reserve after Hurricane Isaias kills 4

The US Department of Energy is releasing 4 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to address supply disruptions caused by Hurricane Isaias, which has killed four people. The release aims to stabilize fuel markets, but the extent of infrastructure damage and duration of supply shortfall remain uncertain. This is a direct government intervention in energy markets, signaling potential upward pressure on prices if supply issues persist.