Middle East Oil Exports Surpass Pre-War Levels Despite Regional Conflict
According to data from ship tracker Kpler, Middle East oil exports averaged over 24 million barrels per day during the week ending October 18. This volume exceeds levels recorded prior to the escalation of conflict involving the U.S. and Iran, indicating resilience in regional supply chains. The reported flows include shipments passing through the critical Strait of Hormuz as well as alternative maritime routes. Despite heightened geopolitical tensions and escalating violence across the Middle East, oil movement remains robust, suggesting that current disruptions have not yet significantly throttled total export capacity.
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