When will Trump re-fill the Strategic Petroleum Reserves that Democrats emptied?
“Status of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Refill
Recent Actions
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded contracts to acquire approximately one million barrels of crude oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).
Deliveries are scheduled to begin in December 2025 and continue through January 2026.
Current Inventory
As of late 2025, the SPR holds just over 400 million barrels, with a total capacity of approximately 700 million barrels.
The reserve was significantly depleted due to a 180-million-barrel drawdown in 2022 under the previous administration.
Administration’s Commitment
President Trump has pledged to refill the SPR, emphasizing the importance of energy security.
The administration is gradually working to restore the reserve to its full capacity, which involves both purchasing oil and addressing maintenance issues at the storage facilities.
Challenges
The SPR has faced structural damage due to previous drawdowns, requiring repairs that could cost over $100 million.
The process of refilling the reserve is complex and will take time, as it involves both acquiring oil and ensuring the infrastructure is sound.
In summary, while steps are being taken to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the process is ongoing and faces several challenges.
In short, senile Joe’s draining damaged the storage caverns.
I will note, the U.S. will not/ can not go to war with anyone if our Strategic Reserve storage facilities are not refilled. He plans to refill them, but in reality we may lose a lot of capacity due to storage problems.
Thanks Joe!