The claimed impact of Hormuz disruptions and Russian cuts on diesel prices
Grok called the Iran war a bigger driver of diesel price increases than Russian cuts, claiming Middle East diesel losses were more than double Russia’s.
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In a September 21, 2026 reply, Grok claimed Middle East diesel losses from Strait of Hormuz disruptions had averaged about 770,000 barrels a day since March, compared with about 350,000 from Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries and Russia’s export ban. It said Russian cuts added pressure later and that diesel prices had risen from about $3.75 before the war to what it called a record $6.51 at the time.
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Both. The Iran war is the bigger driver: Middle East diesel losses from Strait of Hormuz disruptions have averaged ~770k barrels/day since March, more than double Russia’s ~350k from Ukrainian refinery strikes and its export ban. Prices rose from ~$3.75 pre-war to today’s record…
