US Strategic Petroleum Reserve crude inventories fell to 307.650 million for the week ending July 24, marking the lowest level since 1983. The drawdown is part of a US initiative to release 172 million barrels from the reserve. source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

Strategic Petroleum Reserve Crude Oil Stocks in the United States decreased to 307650 Thousand Barrels in July 24 from 311447 Thousand Barrels in the previous week. Strategic Petroleum Reserve Crude Oil Stocks in the United States averaged 573947.16 Thousand Barrels from 1977 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 726617.00 Thousand Barrels in January of 2010 and a record low of 2646.00 Thousand Barrels in October of 1977. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Strategic Petroleum Reserve Crude Oil Stocks. United States Strategic Petroleum Reserve Crude Oil Stocks - values, historical data and charts - was last updated on July of 2026.



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EIA Gasoline Stocks Change 7.00 765.00 Thousand Barrels Jul 2026
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Strategic Petroleum Reserve Crude Oil Stocks 307650.00 311447.00 Thousand Barrels Jul 2026


United States Strategic Petroleum Reserve Crude Oil Stocks
In the United States, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Crude Oil Stocks refers to the US ending stocks of crude oil in Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
307650.00 311447.00 726617.00 2646.00 1977 - 2026 Thousand Barrels Weekly
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US Strategic Petroleum Reserve Lowest Since 1983
US Strategic Petroleum Reserve crude inventories fell by 3 million barrels to 316.5 million for the week ending July 10, marking the lowest level since April 1983. The drawdown is part of a US initiative to release 172 million barrels from the reserve. Since the US-Israeli war on Iran began in late February, SPR inventories have declined by 98.9 million barrels. Meanwhile, total US crude inventories, including commercial and SPR stocks, fell by 123.9 million barrels to 730.8 million as of July 3, the lowest level since 1984.
2026-07-16
US Strategic Petroleum Reserve Hits 43-Year Low
US Strategic Petroleum Reserve crude inventories dropped by 5.5 million barrels to 325.7 million for the week ending June 26, marking the lowest level since May 1983. This reduction is part of a US initiative to release 172 million barrels to offset global shortages following the Iran war and reduce fuel prices. Additionally, high export and refining demand have sped up the decline in US crude stocks. Since late February, total US inventories, including commercial and SPR stocks, have decreased by 111.4 million barrels to 743.3 million as of June 19, the lowest since 1984.
2026-06-30