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

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

Localisation: Tehran, Iran, Middle East
Source: Middle East Eye
Categorie: security
Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:43:51 +0100