What does Preamble of Western Refined Fuel Reserve Act of 2026 do?

This bill directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a Western Refined Fuel Storage Reserve. The Western Refined Fuel Storage Reserve will be part of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' beyond establishing the reserve.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Western Refined Fuel Reserve Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Western Refined Fuel Reserve Act of 2026.

What does WESTERN REFINED FUEL STORAGE RESERVE. of Western Refined Fuel Reserve Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes a Western Refined Fuel Storage Reserve as part of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The Reserve will consist of a salt cavern formation capable of storing gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel in Western States. The Secretary is required to establish the Reserve within six months of the enactment of the Western Refined Fuel Reserve Act of 2026. The Secretary must identify and select a storage location in a Western State, considering proximity to distribution systems, areas dependent on imported petroleum, and the cost of establishment. During the first five fiscal years after establishment, the Reserve must be filled and maintained at a minimum capacity of 5,000,000 barrels of gasoline, 3,000,000 barrels of diesel, and 2,000,000 barrels of jet fuel. The Secretary may withdraw petroleum products from the Reserve to respond to emergencies or supply disruptions. The Secretary is directed to pursue agreements with Western State and local governments for storage of non-Federal petroleum products. The Secretary must submit annual reports to Congress on the Reserve's establishment and operations.

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Western Refined Fuel Reserve Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/6/2026 · Introduced: 4/6/2026

Author: Celeste Maloy (R-UT)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a Western Refined Fuel Storage Reserve within the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, located in a Western State and capable of storing gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.
The Reserve will initially be filled with a minimum of 5,000,000 barrels of gasoline, 3,000,000 barrels of diesel, and 2,000,000 barrels of jet fuel, and can be utilized to respond to emergencies or supply disruptions.
The Secretary of Energy must collaborate with Western State and local governments to potentially store non-Federal petroleum products and will provide annual reports to Congress on the Reserve’s operations.

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