EnergyCrude in US Emergency Reserve Falls to Lowest Since Dec.198400CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintThe 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 ArticlesJapan’s Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Ashfall Cancels FlightsNov 16, 2025Hyundai Motor Announces $86 Billion Investment in South Korea After US Trade DealNov 16, 2025Trump Says Cambodia, Thailand ‘Going to Be Fine’ After Calls Over ConflictNov 15, 2025Fetterman Home After Fall and Brief HospitalizationNov 15, 2025Related TopicsUSOilReserveemergency