Trump Says the Strait of Hormuz No Longer Drives U.S. Gas Prices After Tanker Hit

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An apparent attack on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz raises immediate geopolitical and shipping-risk concerns for global energy flows, despite Trump's claim the strait no longer drives US gasoline prices. Markets typically reprice near-term disruption and insurance risk quickly, supporting crude risk premia and volatility. The incident also highlights a rising frequency of reported maritime security events since Oct. 1.
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● High
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▲ Bullish
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A projectile struck a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, sparking a fire in its engine room. The crew was working to extinguish the blaze, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations office. The agency said the report was its 10th incident notice since October 1. U.S. President Donald Trump said the strait is no longer a factor behind higher gasoline prices for Americans.