The U.S. is maxing out its strategic oil reserves as Trump vows to control the Strait of Hormuz
MarketWatch· Myra P. Saefong· Jul 13, 2026 · 9:04 PM
Strategic Petroleum Reserve stockpiles are precariously low and have been hit by major equipment failures, leaks and spills, according to a government report.
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