{
  "id": 7119085,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T14:49:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/4-percent-of-global-oil-supply-at-risk-as-saudi-shuts-major-pipeline-amid-houthis-attacks-what-it-means-for-india-101789307408014.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The ongoing conflict in Yemen has escalated as Iran-backed Houthis have gained control of strategic areas, including a major Red Sea port and islands, disrupting global oil supply chains. Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, has shut down its East-West pipeline following attacks from the Houthi rebels. This development, coupled with the group's warning that maritime navigation is safe for all companies except for Saudi vessels, raises concerns about a potential disruption to Saudi Arabia's oil exports. The loss of 4% of global oil supply could lead to higher energy prices, exacerbating inflation and putting pressure on India's rupee. As India heavily relies on Saudi Arabia for its crude oil imports, any disruption in the shipping route could adversely impact the country's economy.",
  "summary": "Houthis’ Red Sea gains could disrupt Saudi oil exports, threatening global supply and pushing crude prices higher again.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Houthi missiles target military base in Saudi Arabia as Iraq probes drone attack on oil pipeline",
        "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Fighting in Yemen intensifies, and Houthis launch more attacks on Saudi Arabia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/fighting-in-yemen-intensifies-and-houthis-launch-more-attacks-on",
        "published": "2026-09-13T17:29:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}