Persian Gulf oil exports hit 72% of prewar levels — as US says Iran is ‘exhausted’ by blockade
Oil flowing out of the Strait of Hormuz is on the rise as ships confidently sail under US protection — with the Persian Gulf's crude exports reaching an average of more than 13 million barrels a day in September, near pre-war levels, according to analysts.

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- Primary source: NY Post
- Published: Sep 28, 2026, 9:09 PM UTC
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