US energy chief says Strait of Hormuz oil transit exceeds 9 million barrels daily
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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz now averages more than 9 million barrels per day. He added that pipeline flows bypassing the strait have reached about two-thirds of pre-conflict levels. Wright also said the US Navy would prevail in a battle in the strait despite Iranian resistance.
Key Facts
- US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz now averages more than 9 million barrels per day.
- Pipeline flows bypassing the strait have reached about two-thirds of pre-conflict levels, according to Wright.
- Wright said the US Navy would prevail in a battle in the Strait of Hormuz despite Iranian resistance.
- The Strait of Hormuz carries about 25% of global oil trade and nearly 20% of liquefied natural gas, TASS reported.
Oil Transit Volumes
Wright told CNN that transit through the Strait of Hormuz now averages more than 9 million barrels per day. He said pipeline flows bypassing the strait have reached about two-thirds of pre-conflict levels. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important maritime energy corridors. TASS reported that about 25% of global oil trade and nearly 20% of liquefied natural gas pass through the strait.
US Naval Posture
Wright said the US Navy would prevail in a battle in the Strait of Hormuz despite Iranian resistance. He made the remarks during a CNN interview on September 7, 2026.
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