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Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after militia attack, fueling supply fears

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Saudi Arabia has temporarily shut down its critical East-West oil pipeline following an attack attributed to Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. This closure, which could last several weeks, raises concerns about global energy supply disruptions and potential price hikes, as the pipeline is vital for exporting crude to the Red Sea and bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. The incident exacerbates existing market anxieties fueled by regional conflicts, including Houthi rebel activities in the Red Sea, which have already impacted shipping routes and oil prices. AI

RANK_REASON Major infrastructure disruption impacting global energy markets due to geopolitical conflict. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Mae Anderson, The Associated Press ·

    Saudi Arabia built the East-West pipeline in the 1980s in case Iran closed Hormuz. Tehran-backed militias still blasted it, sending oil prices up

    Two regional officials told The Associated Press that repairs could take three to five weeks.

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