https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-strategic-reserves-are-getting-so-low-it-threatens-damaging-the-60-underground-salt-caverns-storing-american-oilContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-strategic-reserves-are-getting-so-low-it-threatens-damaging-the-60-underground-salt-caverns-storing-american-oilhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-strategic-reserves-are-getting-so-low-it-threatens-damaging-the-60-underground-salt-caverns-storing-american-oil#u45004Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:25:40 +0000The US strategic oil reserves have dropped to their lowest level in over 40 years, raising concerns about damage to the 60 underground salt caverns storing American oil. The reserves have been declining due to drawdowns, with critics questioning how low is too low. The current level poses operational risks and threatens the integrity of the caverns.Why it mattersThe Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) was established in the 1970s to mitigate the impact of disruptions in the global oil market. It has been drawn down in recent years to alleviate pressure on oil prices and meet domestic demand. The