Saudi pipeline shutdown threatens oil exports to Europe and Asia as kingdom relies on stored supplies

The pipeline disruption comes as Gulf oil exports have already fallen sharply and shipping routes face further threats. With no restart date announced, the impact on deliveries to Europe and Asia depends on how long the shutdown lasts.

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