16:34:51 29-04-2026
White House Official: Trump and oil companies discussed continuation of blockade for months if needed
Citing a White House official, Reuters reported on Wednesday that United States (US) President Donald Trump met with top officials from Chevron and other major energy companies to discuss global oil markets amid the Middle East conflict.
According to the official, Trump spoke to oil companies about the steps to continue the Iran blockade for months if needed.
Market reaction
The US Dollar (USD) Index edged higher with the immediate reaction to this headline and was last seen trading at 98.85, rising 0.26% on the day.