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Lack Of Demand For Oil Creates Oversupply And Problems

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From strategic reserves to ultra-large tankers, producers are hustling to find places to store a massive glut of oil on the market. The world is awash in crude oil due to a sharp drop in demand because of the coronavirus.

NPR's Jackie Northam (@jackienortham) reports.

This segment aired on April 22, 2020.

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