Middle East oil production plunges due to Iran war, OPEC data shows

The Gulf Arab states have cut production because they are unable to export through the Strait of Hormuz due to the war.

# Middle East oil production plunges due to Iran war, OPEC data shows The Gulf Arab states have cut production because they are unable to export through the Strait of Hormuz due to the war. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/13/iran-war-oil-opec-production-decline.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*