Pipeline Shutdown Sparks Global Oil Crisis | Global News

Saudi Arabia has shut down its vital East-West oil pipeline after a drone attack blamed on Iran-backed groups, risking millions of barrels daily and sparking fears of soaring global energy prices. Built in the 80s to avoid Strait of Hormuz bottlenecks, this route now faces a five-week repair window — compounding pressure from Houthi attacks in Yemen and already driving up fuel costs across import-dependent nations like Nigeria, Indonesia, and Lebanon, while rattling global markets and everyday life.

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