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This BBC fact-checking report examines President Trump's Thursday claim that the United States has achieved complete energy independence from the Middle East and doesn't need Middle Eastern oil imports. Trump specifically stated that the US imports almost no oil through the Strait of Hormuz and doesn't need it. However, the reality is more complex. While it's true that US oil imports through the Strait of Hormuz are relatively small at about 7% of total oil consumption, American consumers are still experiencing significant price increases at gas stations. The average gas price has risen to over $4 per gallon across the United States, representing an increase of more than a dollar from the previous month. The key issue is that oil prices are determined by global market dynamics rather than domestic production alone. Despite the United States being one of the world's largest oil producers, it still participates in the global oil market, buying and selling at international prices. This means that when global market disruptions occur - such as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to ongoing conflicts - prices rise everywhere, including in the US. During the period when Trump made his statements, oil prices increased from $100 to $106 per barrel, demonstrating how global events continue to impact American energy costs regardless of domestic production levels.