Energy & Environment — Trump to Iran: 'open the F‑‑‑in’ Strait'

View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story  Trump threatens Iran over Hormuz President Trump over the weekend threatened Iran's infrastructure, calling on Tehran to "Open the F‑‑‑in’ Strait" of Hormuz. © Greg Nash "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F‑‑‑in’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah. President DONALD J. TRUMP," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.   The Strait of Hormuz is a key chokepoint in the oil supply chain and its effective closure since the start of the war has sent oil and gasoline prices soaring.   Meanwhile, Iran has allowed a handful of ships to pass through in recent weeks, instituting a toll booth system.   On Monday, Trump floated the prospect of the U.S. implementing its own toll booth system on the strait.   However, he also said that any peace deal must include “free traffic of oil.”   Read more about Trump's post here, from The Hill's Tara Suter. Read more about his comments on Monday here, from me. Welcome to The Hill’s Energy & Environment newsletter, I'm Rachel Frazin — keeping you up to speed on the policies impacting everything from oil and gas to new supply chains. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Essential Reads  How policy will affect the energy and environment sectors now and in the future: EPA takes early step in methane rule rollback The Trump administration undertook an early step Monday in what is expected to be a significant rollback of a Biden-era rule restricting methane emissions from oil and gas production.  Full Story World leaders bypass Trump to tackle Strait of Hormuz crisis Countries heavily reliant on energy exports from the Strait of Hormuz are troubleshooting plans to reopen the critical maritime trade route amid the chaos and uncertainty around the U.S.-Israel war against Iran.  Full Story Trump administration recombining 2 federal agencies separated after Gulf oil spill The Trump administration will combine two agencies that were split up after the infamous 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.  Full Story What We're Reading  News we've flagged from other outlets touching on energy issues, the environment and other topics: Poll: Here’s what MAHA actually believes (Politico) An American Company Drilled for Oil in Kenya — and Left Behind Soaring Cancer Rates (The Intercept) What Others are Reading  Two key stories on The Hill right now: Raskin demands DOJ turn over details on settlement with Michael Flynn Rep. Jamie Raskin (Md.), the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, is demanding files related to the Justice Department’s settlement with Michael Flynn, arguing it “offers a road map for this epically corrupt President to keep paying out his political underlings” with taxpayer funds. Read more Trump says US will go after ‘leaker’ of info on downed pilot in Iran President Trump on Monday said his administration is looking for a “leaker” who shared information with the media about a daring rescue mission after a U.S. fighter jet was downed inside Iran last week. Read more   You're all caught up. See you tomorrow!  Check out The Hill's Energy & Environment page for the latest coverage. Like this newsletter? Take a moment to view our other topical products here 📩 Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  400 N Capitol Street NW Suite 650, Washington, DC 20001 Copyright © 1998 - 2026 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved.

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