India's Middle East oil imports return to pre-war levels in September despite Iran's attacks on Gulf shipping

More than 24 million barrels a day are now flowing out, beating the pre-war average of 23.3 million, according to tracker Kpler. US warships are shielding tankers while crews chase war-time pay. India's Middle East oil imports returned to pre-war levels in September. Analysts warn the flow cannot last if fighting between the US and Iran reignites.