# Crude Is Back at 80% in the Gulf, but Refined Products Are Stuck at 35%

- Source: OilPrice.com
- Published: 2026-11-11T18:00:00+00:00
- Category: Markets
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The story in the Strait of Hormuz has been that Middle Eastern crude exports have recovered to about 80% to 85% of pre-war levels, including pipeline shipments, while refined-product exports remain muted. The uneven recovery shows how Gulf producers prioritize crude oil shipments over refined products as the Hormuz chokepoint remains vulnerable despite encouraging diplomatic signals. Fereidun Fesh

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