2026-04-18 05:51:30
U.S. Energy Department to Release Third Batch of Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Loaning Over 26M Barrels to Nine Oil Companies
The U.S. Department of Energy will loan over 26 million barrels of crude oil to nine companies, marking the third release of strategic reserves since the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict began, aimed at moderating oil prices. Delivery is set for May and June 2026.