https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-rise-as-saudi-pipeline-outage-fresh-attacks-raise-supply-concernsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-rise-as-saudi-pipeline-outage-fresh-attacks-raise-supply-concernshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-rise-as-saudi-pipeline-outage-fresh-attacks-raise-supply-concerns#u69575Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:13:19 +0000Brent crude futures rose to $108.18 a barrel after attacks forced Saudi Arabia to shut down its East-West pipeline. This critical infrastructure allows oil to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, and its outage has triggered global supply concerns. In response, Saudi Arabia is attempting to increase oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz. Market volatility extended to Asian shares, which remained under pressure as investors weighed escalating Middle East tensions and rising energy costs.Why it mattersThe East-West pipeline is a strategic asset for global oil stability because it reduces reliance on