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Saudi Arabia ramps up Gulf oil exports after pipeline attack, data shows
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Fusion42 · 22 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
After a drone attack forced Saudi Arabia to shut its East-West pipeline, Saudi Aramco increased crude oil loadings from its Gulf export terminals, averaging about 3.7 million barrels per day since September 12, up from earlier levels. This shift from the Red Sea to Gulf export routes aims to maintain supply despite pipeline disruptions.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech, and 3 sources have reported it between 22 Sep 2026 and 2 Oct 2026.
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You face a sudden shift in Saudi oil export routes that may affect global supply chains and oil pricing. Adjust your risk models and supply strategies to account for sustained Gulf export reliance rather than Red Sea routes.
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3 sources · first reported 22 Sep 2026 · latest 2 Oct 2026
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