Middle East crude exports recover to near pre-war levels but oil products still lag, analysts say — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/middle-east-crude-exports-recover-to-near-pre-war-levels-but-oil-products-still-lag-analysts-sayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Middle East Crude Exports Near Pre-War Levels Despite Shipping Riskshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/middle-east-crude-exports-recover-to-near-pre-war-levels-but-oil-products-still-lag-analysts-sayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/middle-east-crude-exports-recover-to-near-pre-war-levels-but-oil-products-still-lag-analysts-say#u107398Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:01:17 +0000Middle East crude oil exports have nearly returned to pre-war levels, reaching a 10-day average of 17.5M bbl/day, according to JPMorgan analysts. This recovery represents 98% of previous volumes despite ongoing threats to shipping. However, petroleum product flows remain lower, at approximately 80% of pre-war levels, and global diesel supplies are tight due to refinery outages. While crude volumes are recovering, the distribution has shifted as alternative routes have more than doubled to offset a decline in volume crossing the Strait of Hormuz.Why it mattersThe recovery occurs amid a conflict