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Trump tells countries that rely on oil from Strait of Hormuz 'they must grab it and cherish it'
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Manila Bulletin
230 Views • Apr 02, 2026
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U.S. President Donald Trump is stressing that Americans "have so much gas" as prices soar.
Trump sought to allay fears about rising gas prices as the war on Iran has continued.
Trump said Americans “don't need” the Strait of Hormuz and that the countries who do “must grab it and cherish it."
He also sent a message to other nations that rely on oil from the Middle East.
READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2026/04/02/takeaways-from-trumps-address-no-end-date-for-iran-war-no-direct-criticism-of-nato
Trump sought to allay fears about rising gas prices as the war on Iran has continued.
Trump said Americans “don't need” the Strait of Hormuz and that the countries who do “must grab it and cherish it."
He also sent a message to other nations that rely on oil from the Middle East.
READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2026/04/02/takeaways-from-trumps-address-no-end-date-for-iran-war-no-direct-criticism-of-nato
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