By Afiur
March 26, 2026
As the ongoing Iran war disrupts global energy markets and raises concerns over supply, attention has turned back to the Middle East — the world’s most important oil-producing region.
Saudi Arabia controls the largest share of oil in the region, with about 267 billion barrels in reserves and production of nearly 10.9 million barrels per day.
Iran is a major oil power, holding around 208 billion barrels in reserves and producing about 4.6 million barrels per day.
Iraq has strong oil resources, with nearly 145 billion barrels in reserves and output close to 4.5 million barrels per day.
The United Arab Emirates is a stable producer, with about 113 billion barrels in reserves and production of around 4.5 million barrels per day.
Kuwait holds roughly 101 billion barrels in reserves and produces nearly 2.8 million barrels per day.
Qatar produces about 1.9 million barrels per day and has around 25 billion barrels in reserves.
Oman produces close to 1 million barrels per day and holds smaller reserves of about 5 billion barrels.
Bahrain has limited oil resources, with around 170 million barrels in reserves and production near 0.19 million barrels per day.
Syria produces about 0.06 million barrels per day and has relatively small reserves.
Israel has minimal oil production of about 0.02 million barrels per day and very limited reserves.