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93% of US nuclear reactor fuel foreign-sourced, core loads at 41M lbs
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Fusion42 · 22 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
93% of uranium used in US nuclear reactors comes from foreign sources, with core fuel loadings reaching 41 million pounds, highlighting significant import reliance in nuclear fuel supply.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.
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US energy founders reliant on nuclear fuel must plan for supply chain bottlenecks and geopolitical risk as foreign uranium dominates the market. Diversifying fuel sources or investing in domestic enrichment could protect your supply lines.
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