EnergyCrude in US Emergency Reserve Falls to Lowest Since Dec.1984SavePrintThe Bryan Mound Strategic Petroleum Reserve, an oil storage facility, is seen in this aerial photograph over Freeport, Texas, on April 27, 2020. Adrees Latif/ReutersReuters8/30/2022|Updated: 8/30/20220:00X 1Crude inventory in the U.S. emergency reserves fell by 3.1 million barrels in the week to Aug. 26, according to data from the Department of Energy.Stockpiles in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) fell to 450 million barrels, according to the data, the lowest since December 1984.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentReutersAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesBrazil’s Former President Bolsonaro Has Surgery to Treat Hiccups, Wife SaysDec 28, 2025Kosovo’s Kurti Promises Swift Formation of New Government After Election WinDec 28, 2025Weak Turnout Seen in Burma’s Phased Election, First Since 2021 CoupDec 28, 2025Mexican Train Derailment Kills at Least 13 People, 98 InjuredDec 28, 2025Related TopicsUSOilReserveemergency