As of 2026-08-25, almost 45% of global oil production comes from countries experiencing armed conflict, including the ongoing Iran war, according to Reuters calculations using International Energy Agency data. This concentration marks a significant increase in supply vulnerability compared to previous years.
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Six months into Iran war, almost half of global oil flows from war zones Reuters
LONDON Aug 25 - Almost half the world's oil comes from countries affected by conflict in 2026, Reuters calculations show, underscoring that current disruptions have eclipsed previous energy crises.
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Almost half of the world’s oil now comes from conflict-affected countries. Calculations by Reuters using International Energy Agency data showed those countries produced about 45 million barrels per day in 2025, or more than 43% of global supply [energy-policy.ru#1][energynow.com#1][boereport.com#1][aaj.tv#1][firstpost.com#1][vijesti.me#1][indiatimes.com#1]. Reuters reported that U.S. and Israeli