Trump Sends Stark Message To US Allies On Energy Crisis, Says ‘Go Get Your Own Oil’

Trump’s comments come amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which are disrupting a key maritime corridor and rattling global energy markets.
President Trump signed executive orders which included the renaming of the Department of Defense to the Department of War. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
President Trump signed executive orders which included the renaming of the Department of Defense to the Department of War. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
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Shivani Kumaresan·Stocktwits
Published Mar 31, 2026   |   7:41 AM EDT
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President Donald Trump issued a sharply worded statement on Tuesday addressing global energy disruptions tied to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, urging U.S. allies to take independent action to secure fuel supplies. 

In a post on Truth Social, Trump suggested that countries facing jet fuel shortages, including the United Kingdom, should turn to the United States as a supplier while also taking more assertive steps to secure their own resources.

“I have a suggestion for you: Number 1, buy from the U.S., we have plenty, and Number 2, build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT.”

-Donald Trump, President of the U.S

His remarks come amid heightened geopolitical strain affecting the critical shipping route and energy markets.

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