US only has 43-day emergency buffer of crude oil left in 45-year low

08/05/2026 Notes in the Margin

More 5-D chess from Trump: U.S. crude oil supplies have fallen to their lowest level in 45 years as President Donald Trump continues to wage war against Iran.

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US only has 43-day emergency buffer of crude oil left in 45-year low