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US to release 172 million barrels of oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which has 2 sites in Southeast Texas
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk · As published by KHOU Houston
· March 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on this development, readers can refer to the source, KHOU Houston, which reported on the planned oil release from the reserve's sites in Southeast Texas.
In a move to impact oil supplies, the US plans to release a significant amount of oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The total amount to be released is 172 million barrels. The Strategic Petroleum Reserve has locations in Southeast Texas, with two sites in the region.
For more information on this development, readers can refer to the source, KHOU Houston, which reported on the planned oil release from the reserve's sites in Southeast Texas.
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Published: March 12, 2026 ·
Source: KHOU Houston ·
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