A major Saudi pipeline was hit in a drone attack and will be largely out of operation for weeks while repairs are carried out, according to two regional officials. Oil prices rose more than 2% due to growing concerns about global supply and the impact of these events on the ability of the world's largest exporter to bring its crude oil to market. Tensions with Iran have forced the kingdom to divert its exports.
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Saudi pipeline hit by drones out of service for weeks
dnoticias.pt14 September 2026 at 23:47
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Readers in the region are affected by potential fuel price increases, given that Saudi Arabia is the world's largest oil exporter. Pipeline repairs lasting weeks could create disruptions in global crude supply, exacerbating existing geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region.
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