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Saudi crude exports surge nearly 80% in September to highest since Iran conflict
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According to trade intelligence firm Kpler, Saudi Arabia's crude oil exports surged nearly 80% in September 2026, reaching 6 million barrels per day, the highest level since the outbreak of the Iran war approximately seven months ago. This marks a sharp increase from August's 3.4 million barrels per day and brings exports back to the 2025 monthly average. The surge occurred despite a dramatic escalation in fighting between Saudi forces and Yemen's Houthi rebels, indicating that supply disruptions from the conflict have not yet materialized.
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Date: September 26, 2026 08:42:49 Source: China Finance Network
According to data from trade intelligence firm Kpler, Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports have surged sharply in September, despite a dramatic escalation in fighting with Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
Key figures from the report:
- September export volume: 6 million barrels per day
- August export volume: 3.4 million barrels per day
- Month-on-month increase: Nearly 80%
- Current level: Highest since the outbreak of the Iran conflict approximately seven months ago
Saudi crude oil exports have now returned to their monthly average levels seen in 2025.
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Saudi crude exports surge 80% to highest since Iran war began, Kpler data shows