West Asian crude oil exports exceed pre-war levels but tanker attacks increase
Exports averaged 18 million bpd between March 2025 and February this year before the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began.
The Hindu reports: Exports averaged 18 million bpd between March 2025 and February this year before the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began.
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