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Trump Orders Navy Clearance; Iran Charges $2M, Brent $106

4/24/2026

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Trump Restricts Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said vessels must obtain U.S. Navy permission to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran will charge up to $2 million per tanker in yuan or crypto and require cargo, destination and owner details before IRGC boats escort them.
Brent crude rose to $106.80 on 2026-04-24 after briefly topping $100, as only nine vessels crossed the Strait, far below the pre-war average of 129 daily.

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Bessent Predicts Relief

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Senate gasoline prices will return to pre-war levels, without giving a timetable.
He said the Treasury extended a sanctions waiver after poor energy-importing nations sought relief, creating over 250 million barrels of oil “on the water.”
Bessent noted Gulf and Asian allies have asked the United States for currency swap lines to steady dollar-funding markets.

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Historical Context

The Iran-Iraq War, which began in September 1980, significantly impacted global oil supply by disrupting shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for 20% of the world's oil. U.S. Navy interventions aimed to secure safe passage for vessels, reflecting ongoing geopolitical tensions. Today, similar military strategies echo past conflicts, highlighting the strait's enduring significance in global energy security.

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Trump Restricts Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said vessels must obtain U.S. Navy permission to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran will charge up to $2 million per tanker in yuan or crypto and require cargo, destination and owner details before IRGC boats escort them.
Brent crude rose to $106.80 on 2026-04-24 after briefly topping $100, as only nine vessels crossed the Strait, far below the pre-war average of 129 daily.

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