UAE oil exports climb near highest level since 2017 

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recorded a significant increase in crude oil exports during June, with shipments rising to nearly their highest level in almost eight years

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recorded a significant increase in crude oil exports during June, with shipments rising to nearly their highest level in almost eight years, according to local media reports.

Emirati media reported that the country’s average daily oil exports exceeded 3.9 million barrels in June, reflecting strong export activity and placing shipments close to levels last seen in 2017. The increase comes as the UAE continues to strengthen its position as one of the world’s leading energy exporters.

Reports indicate that the country has successfully restored crude oil exports to levels seen before the recent regional conflict, with export operations returning to normal as supply chains and shipping routes stabilized. The rebound highlights the resilience of the UAE’s energy sector despite geopolitical tensions in the region.

The rise in exports also follows efforts by the UAE to expand production capacity and improve energy infrastructure, enabling the country to meet growing demand in international markets while maintaining a steady supply to key customers in Asia and Europe.

According to Emirati media, the government is simultaneously pursuing a long-term strategy to reduce its reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil transit routes. The plan includes strengthening alternative export infrastructure, including pipeline networks and terminals outside the strategic waterway, to ensure uninterrupted crude shipments in the event of regional disruptions.