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U.S. oil reserves hit the lowest level seen in over 40 years

U.S. oil reserves hit the lowest level seen in over 40 years
NPR Business Sunday 16 August 2026, 11:46 UTC By Danielle Kurtzleben 1 min read
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U.S. oil reserves hit the lowest level seen in over 40 years U.S. oil reserves hit the lowest level seen in over 40 years Audio will be available later today. NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with Kevin Book of ClearView Energy about the United States' dwindling oil reserves as they hit the lowest level seen in more than four decades.

U.S. oil reserves hit the lowest level seen in over 40 years U.S. oil reserves hit the lowest level seen in over 40 years Audio will be available later today. NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with Kevin Book of ClearView Energy about the United States' dwindling oil reserves as they hit the lowest level seen in more than four decades.
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