Oil production across key Middle East exporters has dropped sharply as the Iran war disrupts supply routes, according to OPEC data released Monday. Iraq recorded the steepest decline, with output falling more than 60 percent in March, while Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates also saw major cuts.
Saudi Arabia reduced production by nearly a quarter, as attacks and instability affected export routes, the report said.
The primary cause is the disruption of tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy corridor. According to OPEC, overall group production fell 27 percent month on month.
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Saudi Arabia has attempted to reroute exports via its East-West pipeline, but recent Iranian attacks have reduced its capacity.
Iran’s own production saw a smaller drop, though it now faces increased pressure after President Donald Trump ordered a U.S. naval blockade targeting Iranian ports.
Oil prices have surged back above $100 per barrel, reflecting ongoing supply concerns and geopolitical uncertainty.
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