The U.S. oil reserve is at a 40-year low — but the government says there’s still plenty of breathing room
MarketWatch· Myra P. Saefong· Jul 15, 2026 · 8:52 PM
Energy Department says operational minimum for the storage caverns is about 70 million barrels, a level far lower than oil industry estimates
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