as a response to the 1973/74 OPEC Oil Embargo and keeping our economy healthy while dealing with a future move by OPEC, or some other interference with commercial flows of oil that would impact our national safety...which could include a conflict...but clearly, from the documentation I provided, not restricted to use in a wartime event...please adjust your thinking on the SPR.
If you want to change the rationale behind the SPR you should email your Congressperson and Senators.