https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-strategic-oil-reserve-hits-lowest-level-since-1983Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-strategic-oil-reserve-hits-lowest-level-since-1983https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-strategic-oil-reserve-hits-lowest-level-since-1983#u2205Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:46:25 +0000The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen to its lowest level since 1983, with stocks now at 340.3 million barrels. The Trump administration has accelerated emergency releases to offset supply disruptions from the Iran war, pushing crude prices under pressure. Federal data confirms the depletion, while oil executives warn of global inventory depletion risks. The Iran deal’s revival is cited as a critical but belated measure to stabilize markets.What's confirmed:The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve stands at 340.3 million barrels, the lowest level since 1983.Emergency oil releases by the