Tapping the "Strategic" Oil Reserve

The Strategic Oil Reserve (SOR) in the United States was established in response to the gas shortages of the 70's from the usual suspect Middle East. And again, today in 2012, we find the Middle East is still a problem. Not exactly a shock, however, sadly the current Administration is attempting to use the SOR to lower gas prices for the election in 2012. The current raise in gas prices can be directly attributed to EPA regulation on refineries in the United States, nothing more - as driving in the US is down overall and no 'conflict' can directly support costs increases.

Now, aside from for shear political reasons, lets explain why using the SOR is a catastrophic idea; if per chance Iran does disable the Strait of Hormuz for any amount of time. It is inevitable that Israel will strike Iran, that is a foregone conclusion, and when that occurs the only retaliation Iran has is to shut the Straight in the hope that then the West will pressure Israel to lay down arms. Now, when this happens the US will need, not want, to use the SOR in order to keep some level of stability on fuel. The President even considering tapping the SOR in time of election, is at minimum childish and ultimately dangerous to the stability of the United States.

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