NewzWest Asian crude oil exports have exceeded pre-war levels, averaging 18 million barrels per day (bpd) between March 2025 and February of the following year.
The increase in export volume coincides with a rise in tanker attacks in the region. These developments occurred in the period preceding the outbreak of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
The juxtaposition of higher export volumes alongside an escalation in maritime security threats highlights the complex operational challenges facing the region's energy trade prior to the wider military conflict.
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