Energy · Basra, Iraq · October 19, 2026

Iraq's October oil exports near pre-war levels at 3.4m barrels a day

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Oct 19, 11:30 AM ET

Iraq's oil minister said exports have averaged more than 3.4 million barrels per day in October, up about 750,000 from September and close to levels before the Iran war choked Hormuz traffic.

Why it matters

Recovering Iraqi supply is one factor helping to cap oil prices.

Background

Iraq is one of OPEC's largest producers and ships most crude from its southern Gulf ports. Hormuz disruptions sharply cut its exports.

The story so far

1. Oct 19Iraq's October oil exports near pre-war levels at 3.4m barrels a day
2. Oct 22Brent crude tops $113, highest level since May
3. Oct 23Brent crude briefly passes $117 on fears of renewed Iran strikes
4. Oct 25US says it helped Gulf states ship 1.5 billion barrels through Hormuz
5. Oct 27Oil stays above $100; diesel tight
6. Nov 3Oil swings on Iran news; Brent above $104
7. Nov 7Oil falls for the week on hopes of US-Iran deal
8. Nov 8Iraq says it can export oil through Hormuz
9. Nov 12UAE oil exports back to pre-war levels via Fujairah

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Sources

• OilPrice ↗Oct 19, 11:30 AM ET

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