London - Obama made a formal request to Britain for the emergency release of government-controlled oil reserves, until after the US presidential election, British sources reported.  "We regularly consult with the British on energy issues and any discussion that we had was in that context.  We will continue to monitor the situation and consult with them and others," an Obama administration official said.  Rising world oil prices have pushed US gasoline prices up this year and threaten to choke...
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