FX.co ★ UAE OPEC Crude Output to U.S. Drops Sharply to 2.10M Barrels

Crude oil deliveries from the United Arab Emirates to the United States have fallen markedly, with the latest OPEC production-related indicator for UAE supply to the U.S. declining to 2.10 million barrels, down from a previous level of 3.39 million barrels. The updated figure, released on 31 March 2026, underscores a significant contraction in UAE-origin crude reaching the U.S. market.

The drop from 3.39 million to 2.10 million barrels represents a notable reduction in volumes and could signal shifting trade flows or changing sourcing patterns in U.S. crude imports. While the data point alone does not explain the drivers behind the move, the scale of the decline will be closely watched by market participants assessing supply dynamics and the evolving role of Gulf producers in U.S. crude procurement.