How the U.S. got oil shipments moving and what it would take to bring prices down — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-the-u-s-got-oil-shipments-moving-and-what-it-would-take-to-bring-prices-downContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Middle East Oil Flows Resume as U.S. Military Escorts Tankershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-the-u-s-got-oil-shipments-moving-and-what-it-would-take-to-bring-prices-downhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-the-u-s-got-oil-shipments-moving-and-what-it-would-take-to-bring-prices-down#u96036Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:52:04 +0000Crude oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have largely rebounded to pre-war levels, driven by United States military escorts protecting tankers in the Persian Gulf. However, despite the surge in crude exports, fuel prices remain high and energy costs continue to trigger economic strains. Traders remain worried that hostilities could restart at any moment, and global emergency stockpiles have been heavily depleted. In response to the ongoing fuel squeeze, a coordinated G7 oil release has been announced to target soaring diesel prices.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz serves as the world