TOH edition: Thursday, 1 October 2026 · Science & Technology
Essential supply routes can be rebuilt: Gulf crude exports regain pre-war levels through shipping and pipeline workarounds
Reported by The Guardian
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Gulf producers and shippers have found alternative ways to move crude, with September exports matching the pre-war average excluding Iran, according to trade intelligence firm Kpler. The recovery demonstrates an ability to adapt disrupted supply routes, but diesel shipments remain severely constrained and ships still face attacks.
Restored crude flows show that practical adaptations can recover essential supplies during conflict, even though cheaper fuel and safe passage remain far from assured.
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