US Strategic Petroleum Reserve at 40% Capacity: Trump Plans to Refill It With Venezuelan Crude

President Donald Trump announced plans to replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve using oil obtained through a recent deal with Venezuela. The reserve currently operates at only 40% capacity after significant drawdowns occurred in recent years to address global supply disruptions. By utilizing newly secured Venezuelan crude, the US administration aims to rebuild these critical energy stockpiles and restore the reserve to its previous levels to ensure future national energy security and stability.