Home Local US emergency oil reserve falls below 300M barrels for first time since... US emergency oil reserve falls below 300M barrels for first time since 1980s August 10, 2026 FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp The U.S.’s emergency oil reserve has fallen below 300 million barrels of oil for the first time since it was being filled decades ago. RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Developing News Oklahoma included in Pico De Gallo recall Developing News Florida reports another death from flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus Developing News Tulsa team disqualified from Little League World Series Latest article Oklahoma included in Pico De Gallo recall Taylor Farms has once again issued a recall on their produce, this time their hot and mild Pico de Gallo. It's reported to have... After his Reflecting Pool vandalism case is dismissed, David Hearn looks for closure The ex-Olympian accused of damaging the reflecting pool tells NPR the experience has been "Orwellian" and "Kafkaesque." And it's not over yet: His lawyers... Florida reports another death from flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus Around 20% of people diagnosed with a Vibrio vulnificus infection will die, and many will require intensive care or limb amputations.