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Strait of Hormuz deal expected to bring some relief at the pump, but prewar gas prices could be elusive

The Hill · Jun 16, 2026, 10:00 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The tentative U.S.-Iran peace deal is expected to bring some relief for Americans’ at the pump, but even if it holds, prewar gasoline prices could be elusive. The agreement is expected to increase traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping lane off Iran’s coast that has been choked off

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Strait of Hormuz deal expected to bring some relief at the pump, but prewar gas prices could be elusive

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