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Depleted strategic oil reserve nears level that raises concerns about damage to caverns, operations...

Drudge Report — August 15, 2026 at 04:29 PM UTC

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The rapid drawdown of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve could damage the caverns that store the oil, experts warn.