Energy Department Authorizes Limited SPR Exchange Amid Hurricane Disruptions as Reserve Hits 1980s Lows

The U.S. Department of Energy on October 10, 2026, authorized an emergency exchange of up to 4 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to address supply disruptions from hurricane activity in the Gulf of America. Source –⁠Energy ExxonMobil and BP America each received authority for up to 2 million barrels. […]

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EIA Report Indicates Massive Draw

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its latest Weekly Petroleum Status Report on June 3, 2026, covering data for the week ending May 29, 2026. The report reveals a significant tightening in U.S. petroleum inventories, with a massive combined draw in commercial crude oil and Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) stocks. Analyst Ole S. Hansen […]

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