What the Strait of Hormuz reopening means for gas prices
U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 in late March.

U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 in late March.
Iran announced that the critical global shipping lane known as the Strait of Hormuz is “completely” open after being mostly closed since the war between the U.S. and Iran broke out earlier this year. “In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period…
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Friday, readers! There’s some notable news out of the Middle East today. Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz, allowing commercial ships to pass through. 🛢️🚢🇮🇷 The move comes as the Trump administration continues working toward a deal with Tehran, with just a few days left before the…
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now “completely open” for all ships — so long as the Israel-Lebanon cease-fire remains in.