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West Asian crude oil exports exceed pre-war levels but tanker attacks increase

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What happened

Exports averaged 18 million bpd between March 2025 and February this year before the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began…

Key facts

  • Exports averaged 18 million bpd between March 2025 and February this year before the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:36:40 UTC.

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