Lori Trahan: “The Strait of Hormuz is still closed.”

“I want to start with your role on the Energy committee. Trump last night essentially said he plans to end the war and that will bring oil prices down. Will that work? Well, look, The Strait of Hormuz is still closed. Gas is over $4. Fertilizer prices are up, groceries are up. I mean, people in Lowell and Lawrence are making cuts. And the long term damage to energy infrastructure in the region hasn't even fully been assessed yet.” (00:45–00:48)

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