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Caverns Under Stress as Reserve Drops | US News
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve just hit its lowest level since the 80s, sparking debate over whether frequent oil withdrawals are weakening the underground salt caverns designed to safeguard national energy security. While the Energy Department insists the caverns remain structurally sound and have weathered past drawdowns, experts warn that repeated extraction risks long-term damage — each withdrawal subtly enlarging the caverns and jeopardizing their integrity during future emergencies. With the reserve now critically low, the stakes for preserving this vital infrastructure have never been…
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