Middle East Oil Exports Rebound as Iran’s Chokehold on Hormuz Breaks Down — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/middle-east-oil-exports-rebound-as-iran-s-chokehold-on-hormuz-breaks-downContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Middle East Oil Exports Hit 12.8 Million Bpd as Hormuz Constraints Easehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/middle-east-oil-exports-rebound-as-iran-s-chokehold-on-hormuz-breaks-downhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/middle-east-oil-exports-rebound-as-iran-s-chokehold-on-hormuz-breaks-down#u100984Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:26:02 +0000Middle East oil exports rebounded in September to 12.8 million barrels per day, the highest level since the war with Iran began. Increased shipments from Saudi Arabia and the restart of a critical Saudi pipeline to Yanbu drove the recovery. Shippers are showing more confidence in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. Navy and regional producers improve their ability to evade or fend off Iranian attacks. Despite the rebound, global oil supply remains below demand and prices stay elevated due to ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict concerns.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical global transit point