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Oil Falls as Supply Starts Moving Through Strait of Hormuz

Vance said 12.5 million barrels moved through the strait in one night as gas prices fell below $4 a gallon.

  • On Thursday, Vice President JD Vance defended the Trump administration's memorandum of understanding with Iran, touting restored oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz and falling gas prices below $4 per gallon.
  • Vance noted that U.S. military action weakened Tehran, destroying substantial ballistic missile infrastructure and creating leverage to demand fundamental changes including a real inspections regime.
  • According to Vance, 12.5 million barrels of oil moved through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday night, described as a high since the conflict began.
  • Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, the 60-day memorandum of understanding envisions no tolls on international waterways, with Oman and Gulf partners working toward a long-term security framework.
  • Critics question the deal's durability, but Vance urged confidence in President Donald Trump's approach, stressing that no funds will flow to Hezbollah or Iran without full compliance.
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For over a hundred days, Hormuz's road was blocked, but while analysts feared a dramatic price jump, the global economy was spared. Catherine Bosley, NZZ Pro's editor, explains the background.

·Zürich, Switzerland
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The Strait opens after the agreement signed by Iran and the United States On the mine clearance, the regime slows down the "volunterosi": "No foreign service"

·Turin, Italy
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Capital.de broke the news on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
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