# Trump claims oil flows through Strait of Hormuz recover to 18 million bpd

https://mins.news/en/item/43659

- TASS, 2026-09-03 11:59 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2182123

> US President Donald Trump posted an infographic on Truth Social claiming oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz had recovered to 18 million barrels per day, versus 20 million before the conflict. Energy Secretary Chris Wright earlier said 17 million barrels crossed by ship on September 1.

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