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US oil exports hit record highs amid Iran conflict, but face infrastructure limits

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to a significant increase in U.S. oil and petroleum product exports, reaching a record 12.9 million barrels per day. This surge is attributed to the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, forcing global energy markets to seek alternative supplies. However, U.S. infrastructure, particularly on the Gulf Coast, is expected to limit further substantial growth in export capacity. AI

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US oil exports hit record highs amid Iran conflict, but face infrastructure limits

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 · Ben Geman ·

    Trump's surge in oil exports during Iran war will hit a ceiling

    <p>The bottling up of Middle East oil is giving a lift to U.S. exports, but there are real limits on how much more they can grow.</p><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> President Trump <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/12/trump-blockade-us-oil-exports-strait-hormuz-iran" tar…