Oil climbs as Saudi pipeline outage, fresh attacks heighten supply concerns — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-climbs-as-saudi-pipeline-outage-fresh-attacks-heighten-supply-concernsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Oil prices rise as Saudi Arabia shuts critical East-West pipelinehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-climbs-as-saudi-pipeline-outage-fresh-attacks-heighten-supply-concernshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-climbs-as-saudi-pipeline-outage-fresh-attacks-heighten-supply-concerns#u69814Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:01:38 +0000Oil prices climbed after Saudi Arabia shut down its East-West pipeline following a drone attack. Brent futures exceeded $109 per barrel as reports indicate repairs could take weeks. The outage affects a critical route that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz, raising global supply concerns. Market volatility is further intensified by fresh attacks, Houthi territorial gains, and stalled regional diplomacy. Shipping sources also report crude loading disruptions at Yanbu and the cancellation of Saudi cargoes.Why it mattersThe East-West pipeline is essential for global oil stability because it allows Sa