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

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

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 15, 2026 at 9:25 AM ET · First coverage Aug 15, 2026 at 10:19 AM ET

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