“A huge number of completely empty tankers, some of them the largest in the world, are heading to the United States right now to load the best and 'sweetest' oil (and gas!) in the world,” Donald Trump begins the post.
“We have more oil than the next two largest oil economies combined — and of better quality. We are waiting for you. Fast order fulfillment!“- we read.
Donald Trump fights on social media
The latest entry by the US president is another one in which Trump refers to the situation in the Middle East and the oil market. He previously reported, among other things, that “the Iranians seem not to realize that they have no cards beyond short-term extortion on the world through the use of international waterways“.
He also expressed his opinion on the fees Iranians charge for sailing through the Strait of Hormuz.
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“There are reports that Iran is charging oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz – they better not do it, and If they are doing this, please stop immediately!“Trump wrote.
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
Despite all these posts, the situation in the Middle East remains unchanged. According to data from the Marine Traffic website, compiled by the BBC, since When the ceasefire was concluded on the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, Iran allowed 19 ships to pass through the strait, most of which were container ships and only four were tankers.. Iran on Tuesday said it would allow ships to navigate through the strait “in coordination with Iran's armed forces.”
Before the war, over a hundred ships passed through the strait a day. It is estimated that approximately 800 are still waiting to leave the Persian Gulf.
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The blockade of the strait caused oil prices to rise, which was reflected in inflation data released on Friday. The US CPI rose 0.9% in March, which was the largest monthly increase since 2022.
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