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Energy Sec Chris Wright's accidental post causes chaos in the market

Mar 11, 2026Far Left

Energy Secretary Chris Wright's accidental post about Navy tanker escorts triggered a dramatic oil market collapse Tuesday, erasing $84 million in market value within minutes. The tweet claimed the U.S. Navy was escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, causing crude futures to plunge 19% before the post was deleted. The Department of Energy later…

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