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U.S. to buy 1 million barrels for strategic petroleum reserve

The Trump administration will purchase 1 million barrels of crude oil at spot prices to begin replenishing the Strategic Petroleum Reserve after significant drawdowns under Biden.

  • The U.S. Energy Department plans to buy 1 million barrels of crude oil to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, according to an agency official.
  • The purchase is intended to take advantage of low oil prices, as stated by an agency official.
  • The reserve currently holds about 408 million barrels, having been reduced under U.S. President Joe Biden.
  • Bids for the crude oil solicitation are due by 11:00 a.m. CT on October 28, per the Energy Department.
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U.S. News broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
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