The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) is under strain, and some experts warn against further crude releases because of the caverns’ geological vulnerabilities to drawdowns and refills — but also because further withdrawals could undermine the reserve’s fundamental value in a future crisis.
RACHEL IN: Depleted SPR Faces Growing Operational Risks
Already at a 43-year low, the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve faces potential infrastructure constraints that could challenge further withdrawals.
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