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Business SPR remains low

The Strategic Petroleum Reserve storage at the Bryan Mound site holds a new depleted supply of the nations oil reserves. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

By Hannah Bryan Leaders Staff

Hannah Bryan

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Hannah Bryan is a news writer for Leaders Media. Most recently she was a reporter for the Sanilac County News...

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Nov 8, 2022

Getting Oil Where It Belongs

For the 60th consecutive week, the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve is moving downward—a trend that needs to reverse for energy independence

Key Details

  • In an effort to alleviate high gas prices, President Joe Biden has released millions of barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).
  • While releasing the oil reserves has lowered gas prices, the supply is now reaching its lowest point since 1984.
  • If the SPR is not replaced, the U.S. will not have an emergency supply of oil needed to power vehicles and heat homes. 

Why it’s news

The Biden administration has said that it plans to replace the millions of barrels distributed when prices reach $72 a barrel. Currently, barrel prices are around $92.

President Biden’s plan to cut gas prices has cost the SPR nearly 33% of its overall supply. Without an emergency supply, the U.S. energy supply is particularly vulnerable.

In order to replace what has already been used, the government will need to purchase around 240 million barrels—and that’s just to reach the 2020 levels of the reserve. 

Demand for oil is still high, meaning that oil prices are unlikely to drop much in the near future. 

The shortage of oil reserves could incentivize a shift to renewable energy options. EVs that run without oil and homes heated by green energy sources could reduce overall dependence on oil.

However, a quick transition to green energy is not likely to be the best course. 

Backing up a bit

Last month, the White House reportedly asked the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to delay its planned 2 million barrel reduction for one month. 

OPEC did not comply with the request, and oil cuts were made on October 5. 

The reduction in oil production will likely play into the continued high prices on oil production. 

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