Energy Secretary Chris Wright: China will be buying more U.S. crude oil because of Iran
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright anticipates China will increase its purchases of U.S. crude oil due to disruptions in oil supply caused by Iran. This is linked to concerns over the Strait of Hormuz closure and potential impacts on oil prices. President Trump has stated that China has agreed to buy U.S. crude.