{
  "id": 10352365,
  "title": "Mideast oil exports rebound in September as Saudi Arabia boosts shipments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/mideast-oil-exports-rebound-in-september-as-saudi-arabia-boosts-10352365",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-28T03:23:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441553/mideast-oil-exports-rebound-in-september-as-saudi-arabia-boosts-shipments"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mideast oil exports surged in September, reaching a peak of 12.8 million barrels per day, surpassing the levels seen since the US-Israeli conflict with Iran began in February, according to data from Kpler. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates led the increase in shipments. The rebound was attributed to a rise in exports through the Strait of Hormuz, which was projected to reach approximately 7.4 million barrels per day. Saudi Arabia redirected its oil exports via the Red Sea port of Yanbu following attacks that damaged its East-West pipeline. While overall exports from the region, which comprises Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Iran, have recovered, they remain 6 million barrels per day below the 18.8 million barrels per day recorded in February. Saudi Arabia's monthly shipments, which were at 2.446 million barrels per day in August, have rebounded to about 5.4 million barrels per day. September saw Ras Tanura port exporting around 3.6 million barrels per day, up from 929,000 barrels per day in August. However, these figures still lag behind the 6.411 million barrels per day recorded in February. The data exclude vessels that may have entered the strait with their Automatic Identification System transponders deactivated to evade detection. Prior to the Iran war commencing on February 28, the strait typically accommodated around 125 large commercial vessels daily, contributing to about 20% of the global daily crude oil and liquefied natural gas supply.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE: Crude oil exports from key Middle East producers rebounded in September to 12.8 million barrels per day, the highest since the US-Israeli war with Iran started in February , data from Kpler showed on Monday, as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates boosted exports. The rebound came following a recovery in exports via the Strait of Hormuz, which were set to hit about 7.4 million bpd…",
  "key_points": [
    "September oil exports peak at 12.8 million barrels per day",
    "Saudi Arabia and UAE lead increase in shipments",
    "Red Sea port of Yanbu boosts Saudi Arabia's exports"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The rebound in Mideast oil exports, led by Saudi Arabia, indicates a shift in the region's oil flow dynamics, with exports recovering from disruptions but still below pre-conflict levels.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
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      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Mideast oil exports rebound in September as Saudi Arabia boosts shipments",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/mideast-oil-exports-rebound-in-september-as-saudi-arabia-boosts",
        "published": "2026-09-28T00:24:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Jakarta Post",
        "title": "Mideast oil exports rebound in September as Saudi Arabia boosts shipments",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/mideast-oil-exports-rebound-in-september-as-saudi-arabia-boosts-10329091",
        "published": "2026-09-28T01:09:29.000Z"
      }
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}