What was the record level of U.S. crude oil exports reported by the EIA, and when was it recorded?

U.S. crude oil exports rose to 6.438 million barrels per day last week, the highest on record, according to data from the Energy Information Administration released on Wednesday.

What geopolitical event is cited in the news as a key driver behind the surge in U.S. crude oil exports?

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz — a key waterway handling about a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies — amid the U.S. and Israel's ongoing war with Iran has sharply reduced Middle Eastern oil exports and raised demand for U.S. barrels.

US Crude Oil Exports Hit Record High, EIA Says

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U.S. crude oil exports reached a record 6.438 million barrels per day last week, rising 1.64 million bpd as regional conflicts reduced Middle Eastern supply availability.

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