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Strategic Petroleum Reserve Is Emptying, Here’s Why Permian Producers Can’t Fill It Up

Oct 23, 2026 · 07:26 AM ET· updated 51m ago
Strategic Petroleum Reserve Is Emptying, Here’s Why Permian Producers Can’t Fill It Up

U.S. SPR crude reserves hit a 1982 low of 282.7M barrels. Bottlenecks and cautious Permian drillers prevent a quick refill.

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America's oil storage tanks are emptier than they were in 1982. Oil companies in Texas are being careful and not drilling fast enough to refill them.

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