1. The Biden administration is releasing a million barrels of gas in a bid to lower prices at the pump this summer.
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2. They'll come from a northeast reserve, 100,000 barrels at a time, with the aim of ensuring gas flows to local retailers before July 4th and is sold at competitive prices.
3. While the administration says the move is aimed at lowering costs for Americans, gas prices now average about $3.60 a gallon nationwide, which AAA says is up six cents from a year ago.
Sagar Meghani, Washington.