Saudi Arabia’s oil exports are on track to reach their second-highest monthly level since the outbreak of the Iran-US war in late February 2026, despite continued security risks affecting regional energy shipments.
The Kingdom’s average oil exports reached 5.55 million barrels per day (bpd) during the first half of October, compared with 7.16 million bpd in September, according to shipment-tracking data. September recorded the highest monthly export level since the conflict began, while February’s average stood at 7.33 million bpd.
Exports through Ras Tanura, a major oil terminal on the Arabian Gulf, averaged 2.98 million bpd during October 1-15, down from 4.16 million bpd in September.
Meanwhile, shipments through Yanbu on the Red Sea averaged 2.34 million bpd during the first half of October, compared with 2.54 million bpd in September. Other loading ports contributed approximately 229,000 bpd to the Kingdom’s total exports.
Saudi Arabia has relied on alternative export routes to maintain oil deliveries amid disruptions caused by the regional conflict. The East-West pipeline, which connects the Kingdom’s eastern oil-producing region to Yanbu, allows shipments to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
Exports through Ras Tanura stopped completely in April and May, forcing Yanbu to handle Saudi oil shipments. Yanbu’s exports subsequently peaked at 4.29 million bpd in June, accounting for approximately 93 per cent of total exports.
Saudi Aramco later increased shipments through Ras Tanura following disruptions to the East-West pipeline in September.
The latest figures highlight Saudi Arabia’s ability to adjust export routes as regional security concerns continue to affect energy markets. However, continued attacks and shipping disruptions could create further challenges for global oil supplies and prices.
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