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Business & Economy · United StatesUS Strategic Petroleum Reserve falls to 40-year low below 300 million barrels
The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve has dropped below 300 million barrels for the first time since 1983, reaching its lowest level in over 40 years. The drawdown, aimed at stabilising fuel prices during the Iran war, has raised concerns about cavern integrity and future emergency response capacity.
United States5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 58 · Hype 32
Business & Economy · Middle EastTrump pauses Iran strikes as oil crisis warnings mount
President Donald Trump halted planned strikes on Iranian infrastructure, as analysts warn the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve is nearing 300 million barrels, its lowest since 1983. Closure of the Strait of Hormuz could push oil to $150 per barrel, triggering energy rationing and economic collapse in the US and Gulf states.
Middle East4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 70