Depleted US oil stash loses potency as Iran war grinds on

The Strategic Petroleum Reserve in the US has been significantly depleted following years of oil releases. As the conflict with Iran continues, the potency of this oil stash is diminishing. Experts warn that further drawdowns of the reserve could potentially push its aging infrastructure into risky territory. This depletion limits the ability of the US to manage energy stability effectively while facing ongoing geopolitical tensions and the physical degradation of storage facilities.