The Trump administration claims oil is flowing normally again. There’s just one problem
- Posted on August 12, 2026
- By CNN
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The Trump administration claims oil is flowing normally again. There’s just one problem
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Tuesday that oil exports from the Middle East rose above pre-war levels on Sunday and have been right around normal for a week — a highly dubious claim that does not appear to be backed up by observable shipping traffic.
