US crude exports hit record high in May as Iran war tightens global oil supplies

U.S. crude exports hit a record 5.6 million barrels per day in May, driven by stronger demand from Asian and European refiners amid the Middle East crisis. The report points to tighter global crude flows and supportive export conditions for U.S. producers, but it is primarily descriptive rather than an immediate market event.

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U.S. crude exports hit a record 5.6 million barrels per day in May, driven by stronger demand from Asian and European refiners amid the Middle East crisis. The report points to tighter global crude flows and supportive export conditions for U.S. producers, but it is primarily descriptive rather than an immediate market event.