Public Event Detail
Chevron CEO: Multiple Ships Attacked In Strait of Hormuz
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Event summary
Chevron CEO Mike Wirth reported that multiple vessels have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, incidents that were previously unreported. The attacks highlight the ongoing risks in the channel, which normally handles 20% of the world's petroleum, and commercial shipping traffic remains at about 10% of pre-war levels. Amidst diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, Chevron refuses to pay any tolls for passage, and Wirth warned that global trade will take time to normalize even if a peace agreement is reached.