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U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve Sinks to Lowest Level Since 1982 Amid Iran War Supply Pressures

Senior EditorAugust 19, 2026

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) has fallen to its lowest level since December 1982, driven by a…

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