Combined October crude exports from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iraq and Kuwait rose about 10% to 15.53 million barrels a day, roughly back to early-year levels. Saudi exports reached 7 million barrels a day, and Yanbu loadings jumped 35%, while Iranian loadings stayed at zero for a second month under a US naval blockade.
Brent hovered near $106 after falling about 7% on Monday.
Returning Gulf supply eases the tight physical crude market and can cap energy costs that feed into diesel, fertilizer and freight prices for feed producers. Ramp-up ahead of OPEC's November meeting suggests further pressure on crude prices.
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