New Delhi/Tehran, Feb. 26 -- Crude oil exports from Iran recorded a sharp rise in the second half of February, with daily loadings from Kharg Island climbing to their highest levels in weeks, from February 15-20, according to tanker-tracking data compiled by Kpler.
The data indicates that shipments during this five-day period increased markedly compared to the rest of January and early February. On several days within the February 15-20 window, exports exceeded 6 million barrels per day.
The peak during this stretch approached nearly 8 million barrels in a single day, making it the highest daily volume recorded since the beginning of January.
By comparison, export levels throughout January generally fluctuated below 4 million barrels per...