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US oil reserve hits lowest level since Reagan era

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The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve is nearing its lowest volume since 1983, a level not seen since the Reagan administration. This depletion is driven by significant releases authorized by the Trump administration to manage domestic prices and maintain oil exports amidst global supply concerns. Analysts warn that further drawdowns will limit the administration's options for future energy market interventions and increase the risk of price volatility. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jordan Blum ·

    America’s emergency oil reserve is about to hit its lowest level since Reagan was in office

    The Trump Administration has drained 66 million barrels from the SPR since the war in Iran began.

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