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Iran War Drains America's Strategic Oil Reserve

The reserve declined from 415.4 million barrels in March to 311.4 million barrels by mid-July, a drop of nearly 25% in 17 weeks

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America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen to its lowest level since 1983 after large releases tied to the Iran conflict, raising concerns about the country's long-term energy security, according to the Daily Caller News Foundation.

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The report said the reserve declined from 415.4 million barrels in March to 311.4 million barrels by mid-July, a drop of nearly 25% in 17 weeks. Rising tensions in the Middle East and attacks on shipping in the Red Sea have pushed crude oil prices above $100 per barrel, increasing pressure on global energy markets.

According to the report, some economists and energy analysts warned that continued withdrawals could weaken the reserve's emergency role and strain aging infrastructure. A Government Accountability Office report also highlighted maintenance challenges and the absence of a long-term strategy for the reserve.

The White House defended the drawdown, saying President Donald Trump's administration used the reserve to stabilize energy markets while planning to replenish stocks with lower-cost oil beginning in early 2027.

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