Saudi Arabia mitigates oil supply risks via Oman routes

oil prices Saudi Arabia East-West pipeline Houthi attacks Bank of Japan

Global oil prices fell for a third consecutive session as market concerns regarding supply disruptions in Saudi Arabia eased. Despite ongoing missile and drone attacks by Houthi forces against Saudi Arabian cities and infrastructure, the market reacted to reports that Saudi Arabia is working to restore approximately half of the East-West pipeline capacity within days.

To mitigate the impact of the damaged East-West pipeline, which serves the Yanbu port on the Red Sea, Saudi Aramco has reportedly utilized alternative routes. This includes supplying Asian refineries through ship-to-ship transfers near the port of Sohar in Oman, moving approximately 60 million barrels of crude intended for September and October.

While geopolitical tensions in the Middle East remain high, the ability to bypass traditional routes has helped stabilize prices, which remain above $100 per barrel. Meanwhile, in Asian markets, the Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, the highest level in 31 years, prompting mixed reactions among investors.

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Bank of Japan · Brent crude · Houthi · Houthis · Oman · Saudi Arabia · Saudi Aramco · West Texas Intermediate

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Brent crude futures fell by 3.64% to $101.98 per barrel www.gedarbaghdad.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The East-West pipeline was damaged by a drone attack e-enimerosi.com · www.gedarbaghdad.com · www.marebtoday.net · www.ot.gr · negarmag.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Houthi forces launched missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabian cities e-enimerosi.com · www.marebtoday.net · negarmag.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Oil prices fell for a third consecutive session www.marebtoday.net · www.ot.gr · www.gedarbaghdad.com · negarmag.com · www.hayat.ir · +1 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Saudi Arabia is using alternative routes through Oman to supply Asian refineries via ship-to-ship transfers www.marebtoday.net · www.ot.gr · www.gedarbaghdad.com · negarmag.com · www.hayat.ir · +2 more
[● 6 SOURCES] Saudi Arabia is attempting to restore half of the East-West pipeline capacity within days www.marebtoday.net · www.ot.gr · www.gedarbaghdad.com · negarmag.com · www.hayat.ir · +1 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%
[○ 1 SOURCE] WTI crude futures fell by 2.93% to $99.43 per barrel www.gedarbaghdad.com