Middle East Oil Exports Surge to 12.8 Million BPD in September

Key Facts

1Crude oil exports from key Middle East producers rose to 12.8 million barrels per day in September.

2Exports reached their highest level since the US-Israeli conflict with Iran began in February.

3Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates led the rebound in export volumes.

Crude oil exports from key Middle East producers rose to 12.8 million barrels per day in September. Reuters reported that exports reached their highest level since the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran began in February. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates led the rebound in export volumes.

The increase in export flows signals a recovery from major producers despite ongoing regional geopolitical tensions. In related energy market data, the American Petroleum Institute (API) reported on September 22, 2026, that US crude oil stocks changed by 1.786 million barrels, following a previous increase of 7.14 million barrels.