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18 million barrels of oil transiting Strait of Hormuz, Trump says

President Donald Trump says oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz has risen to 18 million barrels, approaching pre-war daily levels.

Published Sep 3, 2026, 9:41 AM EDT | WFMZZ

President Donald Trump said 18 million barrels of oil are now passing through the Strait of Hormuz. He added that this level is nearing the daily average recorded before the war.