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U.S. Monitoring Strait of Hormuz; Oil Prices Expected to Fall

3/26/2026

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Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, said on March 25, 2026 that the United States is closely monitoring oil tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz.
She noted there is no specific timeline for when tankers could operate freely.
Leavitt said pump prices should fall, citing the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump and its focus on domestic energy production after military operations in Iran.

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Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, said on March 25, 2026 that the United States is closely monitoring oil tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz.
She noted there is no specific timeline for when tankers could operate freely.
Leavitt said pump prices should fall, citing the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump and its focus on domestic energy production after military operations in Iran.