The United Arab Emirates (UAE) increased its crude oil production to a record 4.1 million barrels per day (bpd) in June, marking its highest-ever monthly output following its withdrawal from OPEC earlier this year.
According to a report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the June production exceeded the country’s previous record of 4.0 million bpd set in 2020 and was significantly higher than its average output of 3.5 million bpd in 2025.
The production increase reflects the UAE’s strategy to maximize output after leaving the Saudi-led OPEC alliance in May, ending years of production constraints aimed at supporting global oil prices.
Despite concerns over tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, the UAE has maintained steady exports through its Abu Dhabi-Fujairah pipeline, which bypasses the strategic waterway and provides an alternative route for crude shipments.
The report noted that while crude oil supplies have recovered, refined petroleum product exports from the Gulf region remain below pre-conflict levels, reflecting continuing disruptions in regional energy markets.
