Kpler reports that Middle East crude oil exports surpassed pre-war average levels on certain days in the last week of September, despite tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb. However, the recovery remains fragile due to attacks on vessels, supply tensions, and high pump prices.
Daniel Weiss
October 6, 2026 · 1 min read
BriefPublished (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-09-24
According to Kpler, crude oil flows from the Middle East exceeded their pre-war average on some days during the last week of September, despite the volatile situation in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb.
This recovery comes amid attacks on vessels, ongoing tensions over oil supply, and high prices at the pump, making the situation fragile.
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