U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve Hits Lowest Level Since 1983
DOE and EIA data show U.S. emergency crude stocks near 311 million barrels, the lowest since 1983, as Iran-war releases continue through summer 2026.
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OPEC+ Meets Aug. 2: Final Output Hike, Then a Likely Pause
Seven OPEC+ producers add 188,000 bpd in August, then meet Aug. 2 as markets weigh whether the gradual unwind of voluntary cuts finally pauses.
