https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/crude-oil-exports-from-strait-of-hormuz-largely-return-to-pre-war-levelsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/crude-oil-exports-from-strait-of-hormuz-largely-return-to-pre-war-levelshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/crude-oil-exports-from-strait-of-hormuz-largely-return-to-pre-war-levels#u103339Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:23:08 +0000Crude oil exports from the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Middle East have largely recovered to pre-war volumes. JPMorgan analysts report a 10-day average of 17.5 million barrels per day, representing 98% of pre-war levels. Recovery is driven by U.S. military protection of tankers, the use of shuttle tankers, and Saudi Arabia resuming flows through a pipeline that bypasses the Strait. Despite this rebound, global oil supply remains below demand and refined product flows, specifically diesel and gasoline, remain constrained.Why it mattersWar began in February 2026 after U.S. and Israeli attacks