{
  "id": 7594280,
  "title": "US energy chief says Saudi Arabia oil pipeline should be back within days",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/us-energy-chief-says-saudi-arabia-oil-pipeline-should-be-back-within",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-15T16:36:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439616/us-energy-chief-says-saudi-arabia-oil-pipeline-should-be-back-within-days"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright indicates that Saudi Arabia's crucial East-West oil pipeline will resume functioning within days, following an attack by Houthis. The pipeline, spanning 1,200 kilometers, has been closed temporarily due to the assault. Wright, speaking at a G20 energy meeting in Houston, stated that the pipeline will be operational in \"measured days,\" though a detailed assessment is ongoing. Saudi Arabia is collaborating with the U.S. military to transfer more oil from the Strait of Hormuz. The pipeline has been transporting 4 million to 5 million barrels daily, equivalent to 4% to 5% of global oil supply, mitigating the impact of the disruption on Saudi Arabia. Washington has not supported Saudi Arabia's request for direct military involvement, except for providing intelligence assistance.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON: Crude oil should be flowing through Saudi Arabia’s vital East-West pipeline within days, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CNBC on Tuesday, after the kingdom was forced to temporarily close it following attacks by Houthis. “It’s still a detailed assessment, but I think it will be measured in days,” Wright said on the sidelines of a G20 energy meeting in Houston. He said Saudi…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "US energy chief says Saudi Arabia oil pipeline should be back within days",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/us-energy-chief-says-saudi-arabia-oil-pipeline-should-be-back-within-7596005",
        "published": "2026-09-15T16:59:43.000Z"
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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."
}