https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-return-of-middle-east-oilContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-return-of-middle-east-oilhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-return-of-middle-east-oil#u115791Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:16:15 +0000Crude oil exports from the Middle East have rebounded toward pre-war levels, reaching 98 percent according to JPMorgan and surpassing previous averages excluding Iran according to Kpler data. This recovery comes despite ongoing maritime risks, continued attacks on shipping vessels in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, and logistical constraints. Shell CEO Wael Sawan estimated flows at 80 percent of prewar levels while noting tracking gaps create uncertainty. Meanwhile, international oil prices have hovered near 100 dollars a barrel, and the Group of Seven plans a crude and diesel release.Why i