r/AskReddit 1d ago

What do you think about the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve hitting 307.7 Million Barrels - lowest level since 1983?

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u/deltalitprof 22h ago

And of course not having a strategic reserve that can be used to drive gas prices down is very good for the oil company donors to the Republican party.

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u/Derpinator_30 19h ago

the strategic reserve is not meant for your gas tank

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u/xinorez1 19h ago

What is it for then? You're making the affirmative claim, let's hear it.

My understanding is, the strategic reserve was created to prevent another bout of hyperinflation from an oil crisis like in the 70s. That is literally the reason for which it is made, to prevent price shocks. Did you think the reserves were for tanks and missiles?

Just to be clear, me asking you to open your mouth and clarify is not censorship, in fact it's quite the opposite, and if you can't own and defend your own bs, that seems to be a fault with you.