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President Donald Trump announced the US has struck a deal to control more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves.
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"The agreement would more than double American oil reserves and substantially lower gas prices for all Americans."
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President Donald Trump announced the US has struck a deal to control more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves.
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