Middle East crude exports back above pre-war levels, but tanker attacks rise

The Business Times reported that Middle East crude exports exceed pre-Iran-war levels even as tanker attacks increase.

It shows supply can recover while shipping risk stays high.

Risk to tankers keeps insurance and freight costs, and so fuel prices, elevated.

One outlet; DailyDrop has not seen the underlying data.

• The Business Times

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