Trump is depriving the people of the world of fuel

Unless America is prepared to impose its illegal naval blockade permanently, it will be impossible for the aggressor nation to cow us.

We have spent years learning to resist and subvert US pressure and sanctions.

America's navy is already stretched thin and will soon find itself overextended.

Our forces have deprived the US of access to their usual regional bases, so the Americans must resupply from distant Diego Garcia, which has now reverted sovereignty from the UK to the Republic of Mauritius.

The expense and difficulty incurred by the American pirates is not sustainable.
 
When, on 28 February, 2026, a U.S.–Israeli attack against Iran began and the Strait of Hormuz was effectively taken out of circulation, it was no longer just a geopolitical flare-up—the world entered a phase in which “energy exists, but it no longer reaches the consumer.”

But the issue goes even further.

This is not merely a supply crisis; it marks the beginning of a forced retreat on the scale of the global economy.

The Strait of Hormuz—a chokepoint through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil passes—has now become ground zero of the crisis. In previous shocks, prices surged because markets were afraid. This time, however, it is not fear—it is the absence of flow. Between 7 to 10 million barrels of oil per day have been removed from circulation—not because they do not exist, but because they cannot reach their destination.

This is where a decisive shift occurs:
  • The market is no longer regulated by “price,” but redefined by “scarcity.”
  • The effects of this disruption quickly became visible—at the pump.
Between 23 February and 13 April, 2026, gasoline prices in several countries experienced unprecedented spikes.

Myanmar saw a 101% increase, the Philippines 72.6%, and Malaysia 68.1%, placing Southeast Asia at the epicenter of fuel inflation.

But this was only the beginning.

In the United States, gasoline prices rose by more than 35%; in Canada, nearly 29%; and across Europe—from Sweden to the United Kingdom—double-digit increases were recorded.

At the same time, diesel prices surged in major economies, sending a clearer signal: the crisis was no longer confined to fuel—it was spreading across the entire economy.
 
An embargo (or broad restrictions) on the export of U.S. petroleum products is legally and administratively feasible—primarily through executive authority—but it would be economically counterproductive, politically contentious, and highly disruptive to both domestic markets and global supply chains.

U.S. petroleum products (refined fuels such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, heating oil, and LPG) have never been subject to the kind of statutory export ban that applied to crude oil from 1975 to 2015.

They are freely exportable today, with U.S. refined-product exports running at record levels of roughly 7 million barrels per day (b/d) in early 2026 (total petroleum exports, including crude, near 11–13 million b/d).

The President has clear authority to impose export controls or an outright embargo on refined petroleum products without new legislation:
  • International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA, 1977): This is the primary vehicle. After declaring a national emergency, the President can “regulate, prevent, or prohibit” the export of any property or goods (including petroleum products) in which a foreign country or national has an interest. IEEPA has been used repeatedly for sanctions, export bans, and even tariffs. It applies directly to refined products.
  • Export Control Reform Act (ECRA, 2018) and legacy Export Administration Regulations: These allow controls for national security, foreign policy, or short-supply reasons. While short-supply controls on most petroleum products are not currently active, the framework exists and can be activated.
  • 2015 crude-export legislation “savings clause”: While written for crude, it explicitly preserved presidential authority under IEEPA and other laws to restrict exports (including products) during emergencies.
  • Congressional route: Congress could pass a statute imposing a ban (e.g., proposals like the 2026 “No U.S. Oil Exports During Iran War Act” for crude could be expanded), but this is slower and less likely given bipartisan support for energy exports.

    Implementation would be handled by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at Commerce (licensing) and/or Treasury’s OFAC (sanctions-style enforcement). Precedents exist for rapid action: the Biden administration studied gasoline-export limits in 2022, and the U.S. has imposed targeted energy sanctions (e.g., on Russian oil).

 
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Surprised UAE have such a high increase. If its true that they are completely blockaded then they should have nothing else to do with their oil but use it for domestic consumption
 
tsuke11 said:
Surprised UAE have such a high increase. If its true that they are completely blockaded then they should have nothing else to do with their oil but use it for domestic consumption
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Gasoline prices in the UAE are rising primarily due to increases in global crude oil prices, which are influenced by supply cuts, geopolitical tensions, and strong demand. The UAE's fuel prices are linked to these international trends, meaning local prices reflect global market volatility.

Most refining capacity in the UAE is concentrated in Abu Dhabi (Ruwais) and Fujairah, with integrated complexes for refining, petrochemicals and storage.

Since early March 2026 (during the wider Iran–US/Israel conflict), multiple drone and missile strikes—attributed to Iran or Iranian-backed operations—have struck UAE energy infrastructure and nearby oil hubs. Reported incidents include attacks on Fujairah’s oil storage and bunkering area, a drone strike that caused fires at the Ruwais complex (prompting partial shutdowns of ADNOC’s Ruwais refinery), and strikes that damaged storage tankers and fuel facilities; UAE authorities also reported interceptions whose debris caused fires at petrochemical sites. Major international outlets (Reuters, BBC, CNBC, AP) have reported these events.

UAE oil giant ADNOC shuts Ruwais refinery after drone strike​

 
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