{
  "id": 7491159,
  "title": "Oil Prices Rise on Saudi Pipeline Outage and Rising Red Sea Risks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/oil-prices-rise-on-saudi-pipeline-outage-and-rising-red-sea-risks",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-15T06:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "OilPrice",
    "slug": "oilprice",
    "url": "https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Oil-Prices-Rise-on-Saudi-Pipeline-Outage-and-Rising-Red-Sea-Risks.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oil prices surged by 1.7% in early Asian trade on Tuesday, amid growing concerns over disruptions to Middle Eastern oil supply. This surge follows the ongoing expansion of Houthi control along Yemen's Red Sea coast and a recent attack on a key Saudi pipeline. As of publication, Brent Crude prices had increased by 1.67% to $107.45 per barrel, while WTI Crude held above the $103-a-barrel mark it reached on Monday. The U.S. crude oil benchmark rose by 1.9% to $103.26. President Donald Trump responded to the price increase, hinting at possible negotiations with Iran, while Iran's Supreme National Security Council dismissed these claims. The attack on the East-West oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia has forced the shutdown of this pipeline, further raising prices due to fears of a prolonged disruption and potential depletion of storage tanks at Yanbu before the pipeline resumes full operations.",
  "summary": "Oil prices continued to rise early on Tuesday, rallying by 1.7% in Asian trade, as the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen are expanding their control over the west coast along the Red Sea, while the attacks on a key Saudi onshore oil pipeline triggered concerns about additional disruptions to already severely disrupted oil supply from the Middle East. As of publication, Brent Crude prices were up by…",
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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."
}