# Four Gulf States' Crude Exports Return to Pre-War Levels; 15.53 Million Barrels a Day Caps Oil Price Rally

> 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.

- Date: 2026-11-03 · published 2026-11-04T01:04:57.369Z
- Category: market · region Middle East · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/78911-four-gulf-states-crude-exports-return-to-pre-war-levels-15-53-million-barrels-a
- Commodities: [Crude Oil (Brent)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BRENT.md), [Crude Oil (WTI)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/WTI.md), [ULSD / Diesel](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DIESEL.md)

## Why it matters

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.

## Read by commodity

- WTI: bearish ▼
- BRENT: bearish ▼
- DIESEL: bearish ▼

## Sources

- finance.biggo.com: https://finance.biggo.com/news/a2065723-a9b5-462b-8b35-be70bc48f1e2

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