U.S. Buys 3M Barrels Of Oil For Strategic Reserve Under March 2024 Purchase Award
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The U.S. government has purchased 3 million barrels of oil for its Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), with the transaction set to occur under a March 2024 purchase award, according to a statement cited by Reuters.
December 26, 2023 | 5:38 pm
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The United States Oil Fund (USO) may experience a positive short-term impact due to the U.S. government's purchase of 3 million barrels of oil for the SPR, signaling increased demand.
The purchase of oil by the U.S. government for the SPR indicates a direct increase in oil demand, which can lead to higher oil prices. As USO tracks the price of oil, this news could result in a positive impact on USO's share price in the short term. However, the impact may be moderated by other market factors and the timing of the purchase in March 2024.
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