“The United States imports almost no oil through the Hormuz Strait and won't be taking any in the future.”

Low direct imports did not insulate Americans. About one-fifth of global oil consumption flows through the Strait of Hormuz, and with the strait effectively shut, crude prices climbed for about two months after the war began. AAA reported the national average for regular gasoline up one dollar in the month to March 26, 2026. In the same address he acknowledged the rise in gasoline prices, calling it short-term.

His import figure is close to right. EIA found U.S. imports through the Strait of Hormuz were about 0.5 million barrels a day in 2024, about 7% of U.S. crude imports and 2% of U.S. petroleum liquids consumption; counting all Persian Gulf crude and products, the region supplied about 8.5% of U.S. imports in 2025.

AAA, March 26, 2026: "Crude oil prices remain high as the Iran conflict nears the 4-week mark."