13.04.2026, 05:28
Major oil companies have issued a warning to the United States over Iran
Source: OREANDA-NEWS
OREANDA-NEWS The heads of the three largest oil companies in the United States have warned the administration of Donald Trump about the impending crisis in connection with the situation in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This is reported by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) newspaper, citing sources.
According to journalists, in recent weeks, the heads of the most powerful oil giants have warned White House officials that the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens to disrupt global fuel supply chains. In addition, the consequences associated with this measure may further exacerbate the crisis, the newspaper writes.
Officials reassured the heads of the companies, saying that the traffic jam in the strait would be resolved within a few weeks, not months. Some executives expressed pessimistic sentiments in private conversations, saying that the uncertainty surrounding the conflict in Iran makes it impossible to plan long-term investments.
Earlier, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that America was launching a naval blockade of Iran on April 13. It will be extended to all countries, while the exception will be ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz to non-Iranian ports.
According to journalists, in recent weeks, the heads of the most powerful oil giants have warned White House officials that the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens to disrupt global fuel supply chains. In addition, the consequences associated with this measure may further exacerbate the crisis, the newspaper writes.
Officials reassured the heads of the companies, saying that the traffic jam in the strait would be resolved within a few weeks, not months. Some executives expressed pessimistic sentiments in private conversations, saying that the uncertainty surrounding the conflict in Iran makes it impossible to plan long-term investments.
Earlier, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that America was launching a naval blockade of Iran on April 13. It will be extended to all countries, while the exception will be ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz to non-Iranian ports.
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