The closure of Hormuz had cost Europe an extra EUR 127 billion in fossil fuel imports.

Open Claimed by European Union (High Representative and EEAS) on 3 November 2026.

Next check: 10 November 2026.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the closure of Hormuz had cost Europe an extra EUR 127 billion in fossil fuel imports, Fox News reported.

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1. Origin of the claim Fox News Media · Unclassed origin: Von der Leyen remarks, 3 Nov · published 2026-11-03 00:00 UTC

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