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Trump Plans to Refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve Amid Energy Debate

1/19/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump says the administration will refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) after drawdowns.
He argues the United States has domestic oil and natural gas resources.
SPR's importance has diminished as the United States becomes a top energy producer.
Critics say Biden policies caused higher gas prices and weakened the SPR.
Trump announced plans to use Venezuelan oil, but refilling the SPR with it is not under consideration.

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U.S. President Donald Trump says the administration will refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) after drawdowns.
He argues the United States has domestic oil and natural gas resources.
SPR's importance has diminished as the United States becomes a top energy producer.
Critics say Biden policies caused higher gas prices and weakened the SPR.
Trump announced plans to use Venezuelan oil, but refilling the SPR with it is not under consideration.