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Strait of Hormuz to Reopen This Summer

Energy Secretary Chris Wright expects the Strait of Hormuz to reopen. The strait has been closed amid a ceasefire between Iran and the US.

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May 15, 2026 · 11:22 PM1 min readSource: The Hill
Strait of Hormuz to Reopen This Summer

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the Strait of Hormuz will reopen sometime this summer at the latest. Wright made the statement during an interview with CNBC's Brian Sullivan.

Strait of Hormuz Closure

The Strait of Hormuz has been closed by Iran amid its ceasefire with the US. Energy Secretary Chris Wright discussed the expected reopening during a visit to a new liquefied natural gas facility in Cameron, Louisiana.

Key points

  • Energy Secretary Chris Wright expects the Strait of Hormuz to reopen this summer.
  • The strait has been closed by Iran amid a ceasefire with the US.
  • Wright made the statement during an interview with CNBC's Brian Sullivan at a liquefied natural gas facility in Louisiana.

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