Rubio: ‘We depend very little’ on Strait of Hormuz
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Secretary of State Rubio claimed the U.S. depends 'very little' on the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting energy security data.
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The U.S. receives approximately 21% of its crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz; disruption could spike gas prices significantly for American consumers.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed Tuesday that the U.S. depends "very little" on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint through which roughly a third of the world's seaborne petroleum passes. The comment came during a Fox News interview with Sean Hannity and appears aimed at downplaying economic vulnerability amid escalating U.S.-Israeli tensions with Iran. The Strait of Hormuz has historically been a flashpoint in energy markets—any disruption there typically spikes global oil and gas prices, affecting American consumers and the broader economy. Rubio's assertion suggests the Trump administration may be signaling confidence about tolerating potential Iranian retaliation or blockade threats without severe domestic energy consequences. The statement underscores ongoing regional tensions and the administration's messaging around Iran policy.
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