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News · 16 April 2026

Iran war pushes US close to net oil exporter

Iran war pushes US close to net oil exporter

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The Iran war is reshaping global oil markets, pushing the US close to becoming a net crude exporter for the first time since World War Two. US crude exports are set to hit a record 5.2 million barrels per day as Asian and European buyers turn to American supply, while net crude imports have fallen to historic lows.

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