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Brent crude jumps above $108 after Saudi Arabia shuts down critical pipeline that bypasses Strait of Hormuz

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Saudi Arabia has faced escalating attacks from Iran-allied militant groups in recent days.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:23:19 UTC.

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  1. Oil prices jump more than $3 after new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz

  2. '4% of global supply at risk': Saudi warns after Houthi attack shuts oil pipeline

  3. Satellite images show extent of damage to Saudi Arabia’s oil pipeline that bypasses Strait of Hormuz

  4. Oil prices near 4-month high as Iran and Oman delay Strait of Hormuz talks

  5. Yemen gov’t forces advance in Taiz as Houthis claim attack on Saudi Arabia

  6. Brent crude jumps above $108 after Saudi Arabia shuts down critical pipeline that bypasses Strait of Hormuz

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