Middle East crude oil exports exceeded pre-war levels by September's end, despite ongoing tanker attacks near the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Kpler's preliminary data, crude oil exports from the Middle East surpassed pre-war levels by the end of September. Attacks on tankers around the Strait of Hormuz continue.
Crude oil exports from the Middle East exceeded the pre-war average during four days in the last week of September. According to a Reuters report dated October 5, 2026, based on Kpler's preliminary data, exports ranged between 19.5 million and 22.5 million barrels per day on September 24 and from September 27 to September 29.
The average export is 18.5 million barrels per day.
As of October 1, the seven-day moving average of crude oil exports from the region reached 18.5 million barrels per day. The pre-war average for the period from March 2025 to February 2026 was 18 million barrels per day.
The data includes shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, as well as terminal exports and ship-to-ship transfers in the Gulf of Oman. Ships that may have passed with their AIS devices turned off are not included in the calculations.
Fire reported on the Kazimah III tanker.
Despite the recovery in exports, attacks in the region continue. According to a report from maritime intelligence company Marisks, the Kazimah III experienced a fire on October 1 after being struck by an unidentified object in the Strait of Hormuz. The company reported that the crew is safe and has been evacuated.
Ships with AIS turned off are not included in the calculations.
Kpler data does not include ships that may have passed with their AIS devices turned off.
Source: SeaNews Türkiye
