Oil and energy

Saudi Arabia resumes East-West pipeline operations at reduced flow rate

Saudi Arabia has resumed operations on the East-West pipeline, according to three sources familiar with the matter, while crude oil exports from the Red Sea port of Yanbu could resume later on Tuesday.

Published: September 23, 2026

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Saudi Arabia resumes East-West pipeline operations at reduced flow rate

Oil flowing at a reduced rate

Two of the sources said oil was flowing through the pipeline at a reduced rate. Saudi state energy company Aramco has not yet responded to a request for comment.

Pipeline shut on September 13

Drone attacks had forced Saudi Arabia to shut the East-West pipeline on September 13, halting crude oil loading operations at Yanbu port.

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