https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-pipeline-attack-risks-disastrous-loss-of-oil-as-fighting-escalatesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-pipeline-attack-risks-disastrous-loss-of-oil-as-fighting-escalateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-pipeline-attack-risks-disastrous-loss-of-oil-as-fighting-escalates#u72905Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:05:54 +0000An attack on the Petroline pipeline has severed Saudi Arabia's only crude route, risking a "disastrous" loss of millions of barrels of oil. The damage requires a 4 to 6 week repair period, while Yanbu holds only 4 to 7 days of supply. This disruption threatens a global oil deficit. Market reactions are mixed, with oil futures rising on supply worries while other traders weigh the closure against reports of rising U.S. crude inventories. Saudi Arabia faces high-stakes choices as conflict with Houthi forces escalates.Why it mattersThe Petroline is critical for transporting crude t