The Strategic Petroleum Reserve Falls a 22th Week to 283.8 million barrels

The Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell for a 22th straight week on September 25, 2026, reaching 283.8 million barrels.

consecutive declines: 22 weeks. from 397.9 million barrels after April 24, 2026 to 283.8 million barrels

The run began after April 24, 2026, when the series stood at 397.9 million barrels — a slide of 28.7% over the streak.

A run this long changes how the next print reads: a rise would end a 22-week pattern and would be news in its own right, while a 23th consecutive decrease would extend one of the longer streaks in this archive. Source: EIA Weekly Petroleum Status Report.