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US Department of Energy Considers 1 Million Barrel Oil Purchase for Strategic Reserve

The agency is evaluating a crude oil acquisition aimed at bolstering the Strategic Petroleum Reserve’s capacity.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR): A U.S. government-owned emergency stockpile of crude oil used to mitigate supply disruptions and stabilize markets.
  • Crude Oil: Unrefined petroleum that is processed into various fuels and industrial products.