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R42460Economic Policy

The Strategic Petroleum Reserve: Authorization, Operation, and Drawdown Policy

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: July 2026
April 2, 2012

Summary

This report looks at the history, purpose, and current status of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

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