Saudi pipeline closure is a brief interruption that will last days, U.S. Energy Secretary tells CNBC — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-pipeline-closure-is-a-brief-interruption-that-will-last-days-u-s-energy-secretary-tells-cnbcContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. U.S. Energy Secretary says Saudi pipeline outage will last dayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-pipeline-closure-is-a-brief-interruption-that-will-last-days-u-s-energy-secretary-tells-cnbchttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-pipeline-closure-is-a-brief-interruption-that-will-last-days-u-s-energy-secretary-tells-cnbc#u71234Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:15:57 +0000The U.S. Energy Secretary told CNBC that the closure of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline is a brief interruption expected to last only days. Despite this optimism, oil prices have surged past $108 as markets react to supply uncertainty and Houthi strikes. Saudi Arabia has already cancelled some oil cargoes, forcing major buyers to seek alternative sources. While the U.S. suggests a quick recovery, other reports indicate the pipeline has been shut for weeks and satellite imagery shows major damage to the infrastructure.Why it mattersThe East-West pipeline is a critical artery for Saudi oi