04 May 2022 | 16:32 UTC

Interactive: How do US SPR drawdowns impact oil prices?

Crude oil from the largest-ever drawdown of the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve starts hitting the market this month and will continue flowing through October.

The release of 180 million barrels in response to the war in Ukraine curbed oil price outlooks as refiners sought to replace Russian supplies.

Use this interactive tool to see how crude and fuel prices have reacted to past SPR drawdowns.

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