Saudi Arabia oil exports hit highest level since Iran war began
Saudi Arabia's crude oil exports have reached their highest levels since the start of the Iran war, despite ongoing regional instability and damage to a key pipeline. The kingdom has successfully redirected shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, bolstered by increased U.S. military presence in the region.
Why it matters
The resilience of Saudi oil exports is critical to global energy market stability during a period of heightened geopolitical conflict.
Saudi Arabia's crude oil exports have surged this month despite a sharp escalation in fighting with Iran-backed militants, according to data from the trade intelligence firm Kpler.
Riyadh is exporting 6 million barrels per day in September, the highest level since the Iran war began about seven months ago. The kingdom's crude shipments have recovered to the monthly average of 2025.
The Saudis have managed to ramp up exports even after they closed the critical East-West oil pipeline this month due to damage it sustained in a drone attack launched from Iraq. Shipments in September have surged nearly 80% over the 3.4 million bpd of crude exported in August.
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