US strategic oil reserves. The US fell to 282.6 million barrels at the end of the week ending October 23. According to data published by the Ministry of Energy, these reserves remain at their lowest levels since October 1982. In the last week, the country's strategic oil reserves decreased by about 100,000 barrels. The only previously recorded low level occurred in 1982, when reserves stood at 280.802 million barrels.

US strategic oil reserves. The US fell to 282.6 million barrels at the end of the week ending October 23. According to data published by the Ministry of Energy, these reserves remain at their lowest levels since October 1982. In the last week, the country's strategic oil reserves decreased by about 100,000 barrels. The only previously recorded low level occurred in 1982, when reserves stood at 280.802 million barrels.