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The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen to its lowest level since 1982 after Trump administration releases. The decline leaves the nation with less buffer against future supply shocks.
The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen to its lowest level since 1982 after Trump administration releases aimed at managing prices. The depletion leaves the country with significantly less buffer against future supply shocks or emergencies.
The reserve exists precisely for crises. Using it down to a 40-year low during a period when Iran tensions are rising and oil markets are volatile is a choice with real consequences. When the next disruption hits, there's less to draw on.
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