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Running on Empty: America’s Critical Oil Reserve Crisis Exposed on Redacted

Chris appeared on Redacted to discuss the critically low US Strategic Petroleum Reserve and the illusion of cheap energy prices.

The User's Profile Chris Martenson July 4, 2026
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This week, I appeared on Redacted to discuss the alarming depletion of America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which has reached its lowest levels since 1983, raising urgent questions about how long our emergency oil cushion can actually last amid rising geopolitical risks. We also covered the illusion of cheap gasoline prices driven by aggressive SPR draws, critically low downstream inventories for gasoline and diesel, and the complex supply-demand realities that could leave civilians vulnerable as early as this month. The full interview is below!

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