Saudi Arabia restarts East-West Pipeline as oil prices dip below $100

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Global oil prices have faced downward pressure, with Brent crude slipping below $100 per barrel. This decline is driven by two primary factors: improving supply prospects from the Middle East and growing optimism regarding diplomatic resolutions between the United States and Iran.

Saudi Arabia has begun restoring operations on its critical East-West Pipeline, which was disrupted by drone attacks on September 11. The pipeline serves as a vital alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, allowing the kingdom to redirect approximately 4 million barrels per day to the Red Sea port of Yanbu. While operations have resumed, sources indicate the pipeline is currently running at a reduced capacity, and full restoration may take several weeks.

Simultaneously, diplomatic developments at the United Nations in New York have bolstered market sentiment. Donald Trump noted that representatives had held ‘very good and very productive’ talks with Iranian mediators. Reports also suggest Iran may be willing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if US military pressure is eased.

Additional supply factors include rising exports from Iraq, which currently exceed 3 million barrels per day, and an increase in US crude inventories by 1.8 million barrels for the week ending September 18.

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[● 3 SOURCES] Saudi Arabia has blamed Iraqi militias linked to Iran for the attack on the East-West pipeline.
[● 3 SOURCES] The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve held 285 million barrels as of September 11, the lowest level since 1982.
[● 4 SOURCES] Brent crude oil prices reached $103 per barrel following the supply disruption news.
[● 12 SOURCES] Saudi Aramco notified at least two European buyers that they will not receive crude oil shipments in October despite long-term contracts. islamabadpost.com.pk · www.moncloa.com · www.alborsaanews.com
[● 2 SOURCES] European refiners are expected to turn to American crude and diesel to replace lost Saudi supplies.
[● 19 SOURCES] The East-West pipeline, a key alternative route for Saudi oil exports, was damaged in an attack last week. islamabadpost.com.pk · www.moncloa.com · newsbit.nl · altavoz.pe · biznes.interia.pl · +1 more
[● 2 SOURCES] The suspension of oil deliveries is attributed to military circumstances classified as 'force majeure'.
[● 2 SOURCES] Diesel prices in the United States increased by 7.7 percent within a single week.
[● 2 SOURCES] Brent crude oil prices rose to $101.66.
[● 3 SOURCES] St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem stated that new interest rate hikes may be necessary to reduce inflation. www.rokna.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] The US Dollar reached a record high of 48.82 against the Turkish Lira.
[● 2 SOURCES] Spot gold prices were trading at $4,344.29. fouladnews.ir