Empty Oil Tankers Are Heading to the US, Says Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump stated that many empty oil tankers are heading to the US to load high-quality oil and gas. This statement comes amid ongoing peace talks between the US and Iran, mediated by Pakistan.

Scraper SystemApril 12, 2026, 01:11 PMUpdated: June 23, 2026, 07:25 PM

Empty Oil Tankers Are Heading to the US, Says Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump stated in a post on Truth Social that many empty oil tankers are currently heading to the US, where they will load the world's highest quality oil and gas. Trump's statement comes at a time when talks aimed at ending the war, mediated by Pakistan, are underway between the US and Iran.

Disruptions in the global energy supply due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are increasing demand for US oil. Experts note that this situation has caused the price of US oil to trade at a premium compared to the global benchmark Brent crude. However, some experts emphasize that there is no definitive information regarding the claim that empty tankers are heading to the US and that further verification is needed.

US and Iranian officials are taking steps to end the conflicts in the region during talks held in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad. The impact of these talks on energy markets is being closely monitored. Meanwhile, it is noted that oil production in the US has increased in recent years and that demand for US oil could rise if the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues.

Investors, however, are focused more on the outcome of the peace talks between the US and Iran than on Trump's statements. How the talks conclude and how the region's energy supply takes shape will be decisive for the markets in the coming period.