Oman Reports Higher Oil, Natural Gas Production

By the Editorial Team · Monday, August 3, 2026

Oman increased its oil production by 10.6 percent and natural gas output by 6.7 percent in the first half of 2026 compared to the previous year. This growth reflects the country's strategy to expand energy supplies in response to shifting global market demands.

Oman reported a notable increase in both oil and natural gas production during the first half of 2026, according to data released by the National Center for Statistics and Information.

The country’s total oil production rose by 10.6 percent year-on-year, reaching 198.01 million barrels by the end of June. Average daily oil output climbed to 1.09 million barrels per day, up from 989,200 barrels per day in the corresponding period last year. Omani crude prices also rose, with the average price increasing 9.4 percent to $80.9 per barrel. Oil exports experienced a more modest growth, edging up 2.4 percent to 155.22 million barrels.

In addition, Oman’s natural gas production, which includes both domestic output and imports, grew by 6.7 percent compared to the first half of 2025. Total gas production reached 29.54 billion cubic meters, up from 27.69 billion cubic meters in the previous year.

The increased production levels signal Oman’s efforts to boost its energy output amid evolving market conditions and global demand.

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