"Oil Flow Through Hormuz to Increase Despite Ongoing Conflict: Energy Secretary Chris Wright has made a surprising prediction that the volume of oil passing through the crucial Strait of Hormuz will continue to rise, despite the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital shipping lane that connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, and any disruption to its flow can have significant impacts on global oil markets. As the US and Iran work to resolve their conflict, which has lasted over 100 days, Wright's comments suggest a more optimistic outlook for oil exports. However, the situation remains fragile, and any escalation could have severe consequences for the global economy."
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Wright: Oil through Hormuz will 'continue to rise' Energy Secretary Chris Wright predicted Tuesday that the amount oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz will “continue to rise” as the U.S. and Iran work to end the 100-plus day conflict. © AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File During...