INTERACTIVE: Middle East diesel exports to Europe

Changes in Middle East diesel flows to Europe amid trade upheaval, capacity growth

The Middle East has become a key diesel supplier to Europe since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war with the region’s fuel exports needed to replace embargoed Russian products. The Middle East also has several new export-oriented refineries able to help meet European demand, including Kuwait’s 615,000 b/d Al-Zour refinery and Oman’s 230,000 b/d Duqm plant.

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(Latest update: Jan 7, 2026)