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The U.S. energy department says it has awarded contracts to loan a first batch of 45.2 million barrels of

International sanctions against Iran — The U.S. energy department says it has awarded contracts to loan a first batch of 45.2 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. [https://www.businesstimes

Published March 20, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: International sanctions against Iran.

The U.S. energy department says it has awarded contracts to loan a first batch of 45.2 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. [https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-loans-45-2-million-barrels-strategic-reserve-oil-first-batch-iran-war ( The Business Times )]

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