https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-jumps-as-shutdown-of-saudi-pipeline-deepens-energy-crisisContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-jumps-as-shutdown-of-saudi-pipeline-deepens-energy-crisishttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-jumps-as-shutdown-of-saudi-pipeline-deepens-energy-crisis#u69792Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:25:14 +0000Brent crude futures surpassed $109 per barrel following reports that Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline may remain offline for weeks. Oil prices continue to climb as Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and Iranian attacks on Gulf ships intensify supply fears. Analysts warn of a sharp price rally if the outage exceeds a five-to-seven-day inventory cushion. The energy crisis deepens as regional diplomacy stalls and Houthi territorial gains increase the risk of further Middle East disruptions.Why it mattersThe East-West pipeline is a critical safety valve for global oil prices. Its shutdown threat https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-jumps-as-shutdown-of-saudi-pipeline-deepens-energy-crisishttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-jumps-as-shutdown-of-saudi-pipeline-deepens-energy-crisis#u68659Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:08:38 +0000Oil prices jumped as Saudi Arabia shut down its critical East-West pipeline following drone attacks. The outage threatens four percent of the global oil supply and leaves the kingdom with few options amid mounting regional threats. Trump stated that Iran is likely responsible for the attack on the vital conduit. Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz crisis deepened alongside the pipeline shutdown as regional tensions escalated.Why it mattersThe shutdown of the critical pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz compounds existing security problems for Saudi Arabia, including threats from the Houthi