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Saudi Arabia cancels oil to Europe over East-West pipeline blast

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Saudi Arabia has cancelled some oil deliveries to Europe after attacks shut down its export pipeline to the Red Sea.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:53:27 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. West Asia war updates: Saudi Arabia warns it will react 'firmly' to Houthi attacks

  2. Saudi pipeline closure is a brief interruption that will last days, U.S. Energy secretary tells CNBC

  3. U.S. oil tops $105 as Saudi Arabia reportedly cancels some crude cargoes after pipeline closure

  4. Saudi Arabia cancels oil to Europe over East-West pipeline blast

  5. Middle East live: Saudi Arabia accuses Houthi rebels of launching a drone strike on Mecca

  6. First-ever attack alert in Mecca sparks panic in Saudi; Muslim groups condemn Houthis

  7. Oil falls as U.S. crude inventories reportedly rise, traders weigh Saudi pipeline closure

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