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

CNBC•Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 01:32 PM•2 min read

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

Source: [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/15/strategic-petroleum-reserve-spr-oil-iran-war-caverns.html)

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