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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 4 MIN

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the US oil reserves nearing a 40-year low

from Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive · host Newstalk ZB

Over in the US, oil reserves fell by 9.1 million barrels last week as the conflict in the Middle East continues. As of May 22, the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve held 365 million barrels, down from 413 million at the beginning of 2026. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says experts have warned the reserves are days away from dropping further - and emergency supplies are getting lower.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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