US says more oil is leaving Middle East. Is it really?
- Posted on August 13, 2026
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US says more oil is leaving Middle East. Is it really?
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright claims nearly nine million barrels daily leave the Strait of Hormuz. Vessel tracking services, however, report volumes closer to half this amount. Total Middle East crude exports remain below pre-conflict levels, according to tracking data.
