Global crude exports dropped by 2% in 2024, marking the first decline since the COVID-19 pandemic.
The decrease is attributed to weak demand growth and significant changes in refinery and pipeline operations.
Middle Eastern oil exports to Europe saw a sharp decline of 22%, with trade routes now heavily influenced by geopolitical tensions.
The U.S. has increased its exports to 4 million barrels per day, capturing 9.5% of the global oil trade.
Ongoing uncertainty in oil demand, especially from China and Europe, suggests that traditional growth assumptions in the oil market are no longer reliable.
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