Iran war: Trump says he'll tap Strategic Petroleum Reserve to cut energy costs
Published on March 11, 2026.
President Donald Trump has announced that he will tap into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to help lower energy costs during the Iran war. The reserve is located in the Bryan Mound storage facility in Brazoria County, Texas. The announcement was made during an interview with Cincinnati broadcaster WKRC.
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