In September 2026, oil exports from the Middle East rose sharply, approaching levels seen prior to Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Sea-news.az reports that the restoration of oil flows could significantly ease price pressures in global energy markets.
According to data from the analytics firm Kpler, an average of 10 million barrels of oil per day were transported through the Strait of Hormuz in September. Additionally, an extra 6 million barrels of crude oil per day were exported from Persian Gulf countries via bypass pipelines and alternative ports.
It should be recalled that before the outbreak of war with Iran at the end of February, approximately 19 million barrels of oil per day were exported from the region via maritime and other transport routes.
The publication notes that the sharp increase in oil supplies indicates a weakening of Iran’s control over this vital maritime passage.
Furthermore, it is reported that Saudi Arabia has repaired its strategic East-West pipeline, which was targeted by drone attacks in early September, and has fully restored oil transportation through it.
