From Yanbu to Sohar: Tracking Saudi Arabia’s alternative oil routes

Author: Hanna DuggalPublished on: September 17, 2026Country: Saudi Arabia
Business & Economy
From Yanbu to Sohar: Tracking Saudi Arabia’s alternative oil routes

Saudi Arabia's oil exports were severely impacted by drone attacks that damaged the East-West pipeline, halting the flow of 4 to 5 million barrels per day. Saudi crude loadings dropped by over 70%, from 7.5 million barrels per day in January and February to about 2.1 million barrels per day in early September. Experts are questioning the export alternatives and the implications for global energy markets.

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