Middle East Oil Exports Rise Above Pre-War Levels Despite Tanker Attacks

Oil exports from the Middle East exceeded pre-war levels last week, despite attacks targeting tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

The figures, released by shipping data company Kpler, cover exports from the region excluding Iran.

The increase came amid threats to shipping through the strait, highlighting a contrast between the attacks on tankers and the volume of oil leaving the region.

The data point to resilience in regional export flows during the week, though the comparison alone does not establish whether shipments will remain above pre-war levels.