Saudi Arabia shuts East-West pipeline, an oil-export route bypassing the Strait of Hormuz
The two main crude benchmarks rose more than 3% after Saudi Arabia closed its East-West pipeline following an attack. The route bypasses the Strait of Hormuz, linking production areas with Red Sea export ports.
KBVN+ desk·15 September 2026·1 min readOriginal reporting published:
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The pipeline can carry about seven million barrels a day. Authorities did not disclose the damage or expected closure duration.
The disruption, alongside regional shipping risks, heightened concerns about energy supplies.
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