
The US strategic oil reserve fell to 283.8 million barrels at the end of the week ending September 25, the lowest level since October 1982, according to the country's Energy Department.
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The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve was created to ensure the country's energy security in the event of supply disruptions. The last time the reserve level was lower was October 1982.
The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve has reached its lowest level since October 1982.
At the end of the week ending September 25, the reserve amounted to 283.8 million barrels.
MOSCOW, September 28 - RIA Novosti. The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve reached its lowest level since October 1982, dropping to 283.8 million barrels at the end of the week ending September 25, according to data from the country's Ministry of Energy.
The level of strategic reserves was lower at the end of the week of October 22, 1982, when the figure was 283.393 million barrels.
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