Daily oil shipments from Gulf producers have averaged 24.6 million, above the 23.3 million recorded before the Iran war. Ships are using alternative routes despite a surge in attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO:Gulf oil producers
WHAT:Gulf oil shipments averaged 24.6 million a day, exceeding prewar levels.
WHEN:Reported Oct 21, 2026 at 3:02 PM ET
WHERE:Persian Gulf
WHY:Shipments climbed as ships used alternative routes.
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