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5 October 2026

Middle East oil exports recover to pre-Iran war levels despite Hormuz attacks

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Middle East oil exports recover to pre-Iran war levels despite Hormuz attacks

Gulf crude exports returned to pre-war levels in September, with producers increasingly relying on alternative routes and ship-to-ship transfers to bypass Hormuz. Iranian exports remain below the pre-war average.

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