US Oil Exports Hit a Record 8.7M Barrels Today While Iran Sanctions Wiped 3M Off Global Supply

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US oil exports hit a record high, becoming the biggest driver in oil news today as global supply concerns continue to influence oil price trends. The US-Iran war is back in the mainstream, with the US conducting fresh strikes on Iran. Iran has also countered the recent US attacks, threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz again. This development is once again inducing a potential oil shake-up in the market, pivoting the attention towards a new narrative, the rising number of US oil exports. Amid the ongoing uncertainty, the new US oil statistics are telling a different story, with US oil exports hitting a record 8.7 barrels today. What are the latest stats on oil today, and what does its future look like?

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Why Are US Oil Product Exports Hitting A Record High?

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The economic uncertainty is once again weighing on the world as Iran and the US have resumed their clashes.  As the world is gripped with panic, the US oil exports are conveying a different story altogether. As per the latest post by The Kobeissi Letter, US oil product exports have hit 8.7M barrels today. The products exported largely constitute propane, diesel, and jet fuel cargoes. 

Most importantly, the majority of the US diesel exports are being delivered primarily to Brazil and South America. Nearly 14% are being sent to Europe.

The post further outlines that since March 2026, the US oil exports have surged by nearly 2.0M barrels a day. This statistic indicates how the US is positioning itself as the leading oil magnate amid rising geopolitical uncertainty.

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Will Oil Prices Go Up Again?

It’s impossible to forecast the accuracy of whether the oil prices will go up again anytime soon. However, analysts are currently rife with predictions on X, as the US-Iran war has now taken a new route. President Trump had earlier shared his stance on the current war narrative, announcing that the ceasefire between the two countries “is over”.

The oil predictions post-Trump’s latest statement were bearish, with the KL stating how the oil price forecast for the near future stands at $80/barrel. 

“US oil prices are now expected to rise above $80/barrel this month after President Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is “over.” Yesterday, there was a mere 13% chance of $80+ oil this month.”

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Juhi Mirza

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