Who holds the biggest emergency oil reserves?
Deutsche Welle • 3/13/2026
Summary
Iran's effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has led numerous countries to utilize their emergency oil stockpiles. The article explores the concept of strategic reserves and identifies which countries hold the largest crisis-ready oil supplies.
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Recency Multiplier82% (0.5^14/48)
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