Saudi Arabia's crude oil exports have surged this month despite a sharp escalation in fighting with Iran-backed militants, according to data from the trade intelligence firm Kpler. Riyadh is exporting 6 million barrels per day in September, the highest level since the Iran war began about seven months ago. The kingdom's crude shipments have recovered to the monthly average of 2025. The Saudis have managed to ramp up exports even after they closed the critical East-West oil pipeline this month due to damage it sustained in a drone attack launched from Iraq. Shipments in September have surged nearly 80% over the 3.4 million bpd of crude exported in August. The pipeline has acted as a crucial relief valve for the oil market during the Iran war.
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