- The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell below 300 million barrels (298.7M)—the lowest level since the early 1980s.
- Big drawdowns have occurred recently: a 172M-barrel release authorized in March and a 180M-barrel release in 2022.
- Geopolitical tensions near the Strait of Hormuz have tightened global supplies and helped push pump prices higher.
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