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Gulf exports more oil than it did before Iran war despite surge in Hormuz attacks

By · Via Middle East Eye · Published by Everything Blog

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Gulf countries exported 24.6 million barrels per day in the week ending October 18, surpassing pre-war levels of 23.3 million bpd, highlighting the resilience of the region's oil exports despite increased attacks on the Strait of Hormuz.

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  • This increase is attributed to higher exports from the region.: This increase is attributed to higher exports from the region.
  • It poses a challenge for Iran and could lead to renewed tensions with the US and Israel.: It poses a challenge for Iran and could lead to renewed tensions with the US and Israel.

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Gulf exports more oil than it did before Iran war despite surge in Hormuz attacks

22 October 2026 05:43 BST

The Middle East is now exporting more oil than it did before the US-Israeli war on Iran began on 28 February, posing a challenge to the Islamic Republic as it looks to cement its control over the Strait of Hormuz and as the US and Israel threaten a new attack.

Gulf countries exported 24.6 million barrels per day (bpd) in the week ending 18 October, surpassing prewar levels of 23.3 million bpd, according to data released by energy analytics firm Kpler.

The surge in exports comes at a time when Iran's attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have also surged.

At least 12 attacks took place last week, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

Original source: www.middleeasteye.net

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