Saudi 5M bpd Crisis: East-West Pipeline Shutdown and Hormuz Strait Pressure
east-west-pipelineThe global energy infrastructure faced a critical setback on September 13, 2026, with the East-West pipeline near al-Mesabaah sustaining damage from drone attacks. This 745-mile pipeline, crucial for Saudi oil exports to the Red Sea, was shut down, leading to a 5 million barrels per day (bpd) loss. The oil must now be diverted through the already congested Strait of Hormuz, causing a surge in tanker rental costs to $1 million per day.
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