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  "id": 7108023,
  "title": "Saudi Arabian pipeline outage threatens global oil supply",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/saudi-arabian-pipeline-outage-threatens-global-oil-supply",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T12:14:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/saudi-arabian-pipeline-outage-threatens-global-oil-supply"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A critical Saudi Arabian pipeline that carries oil to the Red Sea is facing an outage, potentially threatening global oil supplies, according to Saudi oil buyers and traders. If the major pipeline to the Red Sea is not restarted within days, Saudi Arabia could run out of export stocks, resulting in a loss of up to 4 percent of global supply, the traders reported to Reuters on Sunday.\n\nThe outage, caused by drone attacks launched from Iraq, has already contributed to the already high global fuel prices, which began rising after the start of the US-Iran war. Following the attacks, Riyadh shut down the East-West oil pipeline on Friday. However, the extent of the damage and the duration of the pipeline's shutdown remain unclear.\n\nAccording to various sources, the repair work could take anywhere from five to six weeks to complete, while another source suggested that the pipeline could be partially operational while repairs are ongoing. The outcome of these estimates will significantly impact the global oil market.",
  "summary": "Saudi Arabian pipeline outage threatens global oil supply Saudi Arabia will run out of oil stocks for exports if it doesn't restart its major pipeline to the Red Sea within days, leading to a loss of up to 4 percent of global supply, Saudi oil buyers and traders told Reuters on Sunday. A further decline in Saudi flows will worsen the global supply crunch, which has already pushed global fuel…",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/houthi-missiles-target-military-base-in-saudi-arabia-as-iraq-probes-7094773",
        "published": "2026-09-13T10:23:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Saudi pipeline outage threatens 4% of global oil supply",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/saudi-pipeline-outage-threatens-4-of-global-oil-supply",
        "published": "2026-09-13T13:20:50.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "4% of global oil supply at risk as Saudi shuts major pipeline amid Houthis' attacks. What it means for India",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/4-of-global-oil-supply-at-risk-as-saudi-shuts-major-pipeline-amid",
        "published": "2026-09-13T14:49:28.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Seeking Alpha News",
        "title": "Saudi pipeline outage threatens 4% of global oil supply",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/saudi-pipeline-outage-threatens-4-of-global-oil-supply-7167011",
        "published": "2026-09-13T20:27:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Japan News by The Yomiuri Shimbun",
        "title": "Fighting in Yemen Intensifies, and Houthis Launch More Attacks on Saudi Arabia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/fighting-in-yemen-intensifies-and-houthis-launch-more-attacks-on",
        "published": "2026-09-14T02:01:17.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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