
Reuters reported the restoration of oil production in the Gulf countries
At the end of September, oil production in the Gulf countries reached an average of 81 percent of pre-war levels amid rising exports from Saudi Arabia and the adaptation of other players.
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The region's energy infrastructure has previously come under attack and the Strait of Hormuz has faced blockage.
At the end of September, oil production in the Gulf countries reached an average of 81 percent of the pre-war level. Reuters reports with reference to data from market participants that the indicator is gradually recovering.
Similar dynamics are recorded against the backdrop of increasing exports of raw materials from Saudi Arabia. Despite attacks by Iran and Yemen's Houthi rebels on energy infrastructure, the kingdom's authorities managed to normalize flows along the key regional East-West pipeline, experts say.
Other major players have also adapted to the new realities, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Iraq. Shipowners began to turn off tanker tracking systems, which contributed to an increase in maritime exports despite the protracted blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, analysts concluded.

State Duma deputy Alexander Asafov called Ursula von der Leyen's statement to stop importing Russian gas by 2027 impracticable, noting that Europe can continue purchasing through intermediaries at higher prices.
Donald Trump has attributed record-high US fuel prices to Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries and Democrat-led state policies. Amidst rising costs, Trump signed an executive order to expand emergency fuel measures nationwide as public dissatisfaction grows.

Iran's seaborne oil exports dropped significantly in September due to the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Iraq increased supplies, and the Gulf countries' combined exports rose to 14.7 million barrels per day.

The current volume of gas in the EU's underground storage facilities, in the absence of new supplies, would be enough for about two months of winter consumption. UGS facilities are less than 73% full, which is lower than in previous years.

The European Union plans to completely stop importing Russian gas by the end of 2027. This was stated by the head of the EC Ursula von der Leyen, noting that the share of supplies from the Russian Federation has already decreased from 45 to 12 percent due to diversification.

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