TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$107,351,958
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,416,970,024
400,720
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,633
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 29, 10:29 AM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks the level of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve for a specific week in 2026. It reflects how analysts and policymakers monitor oil stockpiles to gauge energy security and market conditions. The outcome depends on official government data released after the week ends.
All markets in this event series resolve based on the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) value reported in the Weekly Petroleum Status Report for the week ending July 24, 2026. The report is released on Wednesday morning following the stated week-ending date. Each market has a specific threshold: if the SPR value exceeds the designated level (ranging from 300 million to 318 million barrels), that market resolves to Yes; otherwise, it resolves to No. All markets use the same data source — Table 1 of the U.S. Petroleum Balance Sheet, specifically the “Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR)” row under the Current Week column. The thresholds create a tiered structure, allowing participants to assess probabilities across different reserve levels.
Currently, this market’s implied probability—based on trader activity—can diverge from traditional analyst forecasts. Analysts often publish their SPR level predictions through research reports, economic models, or government data interpretations. Traders on Kalshi may react more quickly to new information, causing odds to shift faster than formal forecasts. Comparing the two offers a view of market sentiment versus institutional outlook, highlighting where speculative activity anticipates changes in supply dynamics.
This market resolves around Aug 5, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The official U.S. Energy Information Administration report for the week ending July 24, 2026, will provide the final SPR level figures. Traders will watch for any last-minute data releases or revisions that could affect the settled value before the market closes.
Key signals include weekly EIA SPR reports, unexpected supply disruptions, geopolitical developments affecting oil inventories, and Federal Reserve or Treasury statements on energy policy. Any major shift in crude oil prices or changes to strategic reserve release programs could also influence trader sentiment. Monitoring energy news outlets and official announcements will help anticipate volatility in this market as resolution approaches.