Gulf oil exports surge past 10 million bpd in June on record UAE flows

Record UAE shipments and restored regional throughput signal a rapid normalization of Gulf supply, potentially easing near-term tightness in global crude markets.

By Handelsavisen Newsroom · Automated 2026-07-03 13:54 UTC · 1 min read

Gulf oil exports climbed above 10 million barrels per day in June, driven by a surge in United Arab Emirates shipments that reached record levels.

The volume increase marks a significant acceleration in regional throughput, underpinned by the UAE’s aggressive push to maximize output following its formal departure from OPEC.

Shipments from the Gulf nation rose approximately 30% in the prior month to more than 3.

Preliminary ship-tracking data from Kpler and Vortexa confirms the UAE pushed crude and condensate exports to unprecedented highs during the month, contributing to the broader regional rebound.

The export surge comes as the UAE has successfully restored its crude oil exports to levels approaching pre-conflict highs.

Shipments from the Gulf nation rose approximately 30% in the prior month to more than 3.9 million barrels per day, setting the stage for the June record.

This rapid recovery in UAE flows has been a key factor in stabilizing Gulf supply chains, which had faced disruptions earlier in the year.