Donald Trump has urged countries cut off from fuel supplies to buy oil from the United States of America, adding that America has “plenty” to offer.
“The United States imports almost no oil through the Hormuz Strait, and won’t be taking any in the future. We don’t need it,” he said.
He also hinted toward other countries stepping up to manage the Strait of Hormuz, through which around 25 per cent of the world’s oil passes.
“The countries of the world that do receive oil through the Hormuz Strait must take care of that passage … They must grab it and cherish it.”
He added that once the conflict ends, “the strait will open up naturally.”
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