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US Strategic Petroleum Reserve hits 43-year low amid geopolitical tensions

US strategic oil reserves have reached their lowest levels since 1983, driven by sustained government drawdowns intended to stabilize markets during regional instability involving Iran. Analysts suggest this depletion significantly reduces the nation's capacity to buffer against future supply shocks, though the exact impact on immediate market pricing remains subject to volatility.

Poslovni Dnevnikabout 11 hours agoUS, IRCredibility 21%View source

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Confidence0.9

Significance0.8

Source credibility0.2

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#oil #energy security #spr #geopolitics #supply chain

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↑ escalating·↑372 signals·IR, US, RU +63Score 7.2

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