# Over 17 mln barrels of oil passed through Strait of Hormuz on Sept. 1 — US Energy Department

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- TASS, 2026-09-02 12:53 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2181247

> US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said more than 17 million barrels of oil crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, the highest level since the war with Iran began in late February. Including pipeline shipments from Saudi Arabia and the UAE that bypass the strait, regional oil exports exceeded pre-war levels.

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