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China, U.S. Agree That Hormuz Should Be Reopened Quickly

China shares the goal of reopening the Strait of Hormuz with the U.S., though there was no sign of a breakthrough between the superpowers on how to achieve that.

May 15, 2026
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House Speaker Calls Gas Tax Suspension 'Intriguing Idea'

Speaker Mike Johnson called suspending the federal gas tax “an intriguing idea” but didn’t commit to a timeline as momentum builds to take action.

May 12, 2026
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Trucking Groups Oppose Trump's Gas Tax Suspension Plan

American Trucking Associations, Truckload Carriers Association and National Tank Truck Carriers released a statement detailing their position on the proposal.

May 12, 2026
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Trump, Xi Summit Set Despite China's Hesitance on Iran

President Trump is forging ahead with plans to hold a summit with counterpart Xi Jinping next week in Beijing despite unease in China over the Iran war.

May 7, 2026
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Shipowners Stay Cautious on Sending Vessels Through Hormuz

Iranian media reported that shipowners need to send an email to an organization called the Persian Gulf Strait Authority if they want to send ships through the strait.

May 6, 2026
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EU Seeks US Trade Talk on Trump Tariff Threats

Europe is ready to respond should President Donald Trump follow through on his threat to raise tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25%.

May 4, 2026
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US Is Oil Supplier of Last Resort as Strait Troubles Worsen

But U.S. domestic inventories are quickly depleting, and America’s oil producers are struggling to keep up. 

May 4, 2026
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Hormuz Oil Disruptions Trigger Web of Legal Disputes

The oil industry is wrangling over who should be liable for contracted shipments that weren’t delivered as a result of the Iran war. 

April 29, 2026
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Crop Prices Highest Since 2023 on Hits From War, Weather

The extended closure of the Strait of Hormuz and extreme weather have jolted farm commodities prices to a two-year high.

April 29, 2026
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Shell Sees Tight Oil Supplies as Hormuz Remains Blockaded

The oil and LNG shortages caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz are likely to drag on for months and possibly into next year, Shell CEO Wael Sawan said.

April 28, 2026

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