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Strategic Petroleum Reserves: Analysis of Alternative Financing Methods

RCED-89-103 Published: Mar 16, 1989. Publicly Released: Apr 19, 1989.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO examined alternatives for acquiring oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).

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Budget deficitBudget outlaysComparative analysisCost controlDefense contingency planningDeficit reductionEnergy shortagesOff-budget federal entitiesOil resourcesPetroleum storage