https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-arabia-satellite-image-reveals-major-damage-that-shut-crucial-oil-pipelineContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-arabia-satellite-image-reveals-major-damage-that-shut-crucial-oil-pipelinehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-arabia-satellite-image-reveals-major-damage-that-shut-crucial-oil-pipeline#u70456Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:05:18 +0000Saudi Arabia has suspended crude loadings at Yanbu and canceled several European cargoes after drone attacks damaged its East-West pipeline. Satellite imagery confirms major damage to the infrastructure, which is expected to remain out of service for weeks. This outage restricts oil flow and contributes to oil prices nearing a four-month high. The disruption occurs as fighting between Saudi Arabia and Houthi forces escalates, increasing volatility in global energy markets.Why it mattersThe East-West pipeline serves as a critical lifeline for Saudi crude exports. Regional tensions are heightene