Fresh attacks on Strait of Hormuz shipping fuel fears over oil supplies

Fresh attacks on Strait of Hormuz shipping fuel fears over oil supplies

During its passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a ship was hit by a projectile, raising alarms about the stability of global energy supplies following a prior drone attack. In response, Saudi Arabia has temporarily closed its crucial East-West oil pipeline as a safety measure. The escalating conflict in the Middle East poses a risk of increased energy prices, with further updates on the situation anticipated shortly.

Saudi pipeline outage threatens loss of 4% of global oil supply

Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, which has been used to reroute around 4 million barrels per day to the port of Yanbu on the Red Sea, was shut on Friday following drone attacks.

Oil prices rise after drone attacks shut down Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline

Price spike comes as rebel Houthis in Yemen target oil infrastructure and capture strategic island in Bab al-Mandab strait Business news – live updates Oil prices have climbed above $107 a barrel after a series of drone attacks forced Saudi Arabia to close its east-west crude pipeline. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, surged to as much as $108 a barrel at one point on Monday, later easing back to $107.7 – a 3% increase on the day. Continue reading...

West Asia war LIVE: Saudi Arabia warns it will react 'firmly' to Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabian ‌Civil Defence sent an alert on September 15, ​after issuing alerts for potential danger ‌in six cities, including Yanbu, ‌the kingdom's ‌main ⁠Red Sea oil ⁠port, where millions of barrels a day ​are loaded

Saudi Arabia vows to respond 'firmly' to Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia vowed Tuesday to respond "firmly" to attacks by Yemen's Houthis, after the Iran-backed fighters wounded 13 people in the kingdom in an assault using ballistic missiles and drones. The Houthis have been engaged in renewed fighting with Saudi-backed government forces since Yemen's civil war reignited in July, when the group declared a maritime blockade on Riyadh and began targeting its ships in the Red Sea.

Saudi Arabia says its security ‘cannot be compromised’

Cabinet condemns continued Houthi attacks on civilians, civilian objects after 13 injured in strikes

Riyadh seeks backing as Houthi tension escalates

Saudi Arabia vowed on Sept. 15 to respond “firmly” to attacks by Yemen’s Houthis, after the Iran-backed fighters wounded 13 people in the kingdom, as Riyadh turns to its regional and Western allies for support.

Yemen condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, voices full solidarity with kingdom

Foreign Ministry calls on international community to halt Houthi attacks, curb group’s sources of funding and weapons

Saudi Yanbu halt deepens oil strain as Europe scrambles for crude

European crude importers are racing to secure new oil shipments as markets brace for the loss of up to 4% of global supplies into October following attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure.

Saudi Arabia cancels oil to Europe over East-West pipeline blast

Saudi Arabia has cancelled some oil deliveries to Europe after attacks shut down its export pipeline to the Red Sea.

Global Oil Prices Could Hit Highest Levels in Months After Saudi Pipeline Attacks

Estimates vary on how long it could take before a crucial pipeline is repaired, but a prolonged shutdown could push oil prices to their highest levels in months.

Saudi Arabia warns of Houthi threats to Red Sea navigation

Riyadh calls protection of international waterways a shared global responsibility amid threats to Red Sea, Bab el-Mandeb

Saudi Oil Crisis Is About to Hit Europe

Saudi Arabia’s oil supply crisis is rapidly becoming Europe’s problem. The September 10 attacks on Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline struck the system at multiple locations and damaged at least one pumping station, forcing Riyadh to shut down the Kingdom’s critical alternative to the Strait of Hormuz. The 1,200-kilometer Petroline can carry around 7 million barrels per day from Saudi Arabia’s eastern producing regions to Yanbu on the Red Sea. Since the war effectively closed Hormuz, it has become one of the most important…

1 killed, 2 injured by falling Houthi drone debris in western Saudi Arabia

Civil Defense says Houthi drone was intercepted, destroyed over Taif, with debris damaging several buildings and vehicles

At least one killed, two injured after Saudi Arabia intercepts drone, likely launched by Houthis

Saudi authorities also said the incident damaged several buildings and vehicles.

Houthi drone debris kills one in Saudi Arabia

A Saudi Civil Defense spokesperson said on Thursday that one person was killed and two were injured after a Houthi drone was intercepted and destroyed in Saudi Arabia's western Taif Governorate.

One killed and two injured by Houthi drone debris in Saudi Arabia's Taif

Five killed as Yemen's Houthis, government, Saudi Arabia trade strikes

Saudi Arabia, Houthis exchange blows as conflict escalates

Five people were reportedly killed as the escalation between the two sides continues to spiral. The Houthis denied attacking Mecca, with Saudi Arabia saying one person was killed by drone shrapnel.

Five killed as Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis trade attacks

Houthi leader Abdel-Malik al-Houthi says Saudi claims that the group targeted Mecca are a 'heinous lie'.