Saudi Arabia restores half of East-West pipeline flow, bypassing Hormuz
Saudi Arabia restored about half the flow through its East-West pipeline on September 29, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. On September 30, analysts reported the 10-day average of Middle East crude exports rebounded to 98% of pre-war levels.
Why it mattersRising supply and improving export routes provide market relief, pushing down crude prices.
How we got here
- Drone attacks forced Saudi Arabia to shut its East-West pipeline and halt crude loadings at Yanbu. Usnews
- Saudi Arabia restarted the East-West pipeline, with a full restart expected to take six to eight weeks. Usnews
- The United States offered an oil reserve loan, while Qatar mediated between the warring sides as Saudi supply flows improved. Rigzone
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The coverage
- Oil prices off highs after reports Saudi pipeline ramping back upCNBC · Sep 27
- Saudi Arabia Has Restored Key Pipeline to Half Its CapacityBloomberg
- Saudi Arabia Restarts East-West Oil Pipeline, Sources SayUsnews
- Oil Slides On Saudi Supply Relief 29 Sep 2026 184732 ArticleRigzone
- U.S., Iran hold separate mediator talks as Mideast oil exports reviveCNBC
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