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diplomacyAug 12, 2026

The Trump administration’s Hormuz oil numbers don't add up

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The Trump Administration's Hormuz Oil Numbers Don't Add Up Energy Secretary Chris Wright claims that more oil is left the Middle East in a day than before the war. But the industry isn’t buying it—and gas prices are still high. The Trump administration is making an extraordinary claim about the Strait of Hormuz.

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  • Matthew PettiBy Matthew Petti

    The Trump Administration's Hormuz Oil Numbers Don't Add Up Energy Secretary Chris Wright claims that more oil is left the Middle East in a day than before the war. But the industry isn’t buying it—and gas prices are still high. The Trump administration is making an extraordinary …

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