U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve Hits 40-Year Low Amid Political Releases
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen to its lowest level since 1983 after multiple releases authorized by recent administrations to influence oil prices.
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The Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen to its lowest level since 1983 after multiple releases authorized by recent administrations to influence oil prices.
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