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Middle East crude oil exports exceed pre-war levels but tanker attacks increase

2 sources · first seen 06:39 5 Oct · updated 07:33 5 Oct

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Middle East oil flows and Strait of Hormuz shipping

Middle East crude flows recovered to 98% of pre-war levels by September 30, and Hormuz shipments averaged 13.5 million barrels per day over seven days. By October 5, exports exceeded pre-war levels, but attacks on shipping had increased.

Monday, 5 October

  1. Oil was pouring through the Strait of Hormuz again. Then attacks on shipping resurged.
  2. 2 sourcesYou are here
    Middle East crude oil exports exceed pre-war levels but tanker attacks increase

Friday, 2 October

  1. Hormuz crude flows return to pre-war levels, yet oil may still stay at $90–$100 | Here's why

Thursday, 1 October

  1. UAE's Fujairah restores some fuel oil supplies despite Hormuz disruption, boosts Asia exports

Wednesday, 30 September

  1. Crude oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz hit prewar levels, but fuel shipments remain constrained
  2. 4 sources
    Middle East crude flows recover to 98% of pre-war levels despite shipping risks
  3. Oil slides as Saudi Arabia boosts flows via key pipeline

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3 reports · earliest 06:39
ReutersMiddle East crude oil exports exceed pre-war levels but tanker attacks increase06:39Investing.comMiddle East crude oil exports exceed pre-war levels but tanker attacks increase06:48Investing.comOil prices fall as Middle East exports recover, G7 taps emergency stocks07:33