Energy · Strait of Hormuz · Oman · October 26, 2026

US says it helped Gulf states export 1.5 billion barrels of oil

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Oct 26, 12:05 AM ET · from an earlier edition that day

US Central Command says over 3,000 commercial vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz with its support. It helped Gulf states export 1.5 billion barrels of oil.

Why it matters

Shipping through the strait affects oil supply and prices worldwide.

Background

The strait carries a large share of the world's oil. Shipping has been disrupted by the Iran war.

Sources

• Al Jazeera ↗Oct 26, 12:05 AM ET

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