What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fuel provider stocking reduced iron drink (8)" mean?

The definition is "drink". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PRES (synonym="PRES") in ESSO (synonym="fuel provider") = ESPRESSO; definition: "drink" The answer is ESPRESSO.

Fuel provider stocking reduced iron drink (8)

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