### Question
How is the "Industrial Petroleum Reserve" defined?


### Answer
The term **Industrial Petroleum Reserve** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 6232* as follows -

> that portion of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve which consists of petroleum products owned by importers or refiners and acquired, stored, or maintained pursuant to section 6236 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6232*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 76-AGE DISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER I-DOMESTIC SUPPLY AVAILABILITY > Part B-Strategic Petroleum Reserve**

