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The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen to 298.7 million barrels, below the 300 million mark for the first time since the 1980s. This data was reported by the Energy Department on August 10, 2026.
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The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen to 298.7 million barrels, below the 300 million mark for the first time since the 1980s. This data was reported by the Energy Department on August 10, 2026.
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US emergency oil reserve falls below 300M barrels for first time since 1980s
U.S. Emergency Oil Reserve Drops Below 300 Million Barrels