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The Strategic Petroleum Reserve Falls a 17th Week to 289.7 million barrels

The Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell for a 17th straight week on August 21, 2026, reaching 289.7 million barrels.

The Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell for a 17th straight week on August 21, 2026, reaching 289.7 million barrels.

consecutive declines: 17 weeks. from 397.9 million barrels after April 24, 2026 to 289.7 million barrels

The run began after April 24, 2026, when the series stood at 397.9 million barrels — a slide of 27.2% over the streak.

A run this long changes how the next print reads: a rise would end a 17-week pattern and would be news in its own right, while a 18th consecutive decrease would extend one of the longer streaks in this archive. Source: EIA Weekly Petroleum Status Report.

Published 2026-09-01.