Claim: The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve was set up as an emergency source of oil to keep supplies flowing in the event of unexpected disruptions. It's not just designed "for when we get attacked and need the fuel to keep our Air Force in the air," as social media posts falsely claim.
Fact-check: U.S. Oil Reserve Created for Supply Disruptions, Not Strictly Military Use - FactCheck.org
Verdict: the u.s. strategic petroleum reserve was set up as an emergency source of oil to keep supplies flowing in the event of unexpected disruptions. it's not just designed "for when we get attacked and need the fuel to keep our air force in the air," as social media posts falsely claim.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Nora Macaluso
Date published: 2021-12-03T23:11:40