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Saudi Pipeline Hits Full Capacity Amid Strait Closure

3/29/2026

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Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline is at full capacity, pumping seven million barrels per day.
This follows the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a major Gulf export route.
Tankers are rerouted to Yanbu in the Red Sea, with crude exports reaching five million barrels daily.
Yemen's Houthis have entered the conflict, potentially threatening Red Sea shipping, but have not signaled tanker attacks.

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Story summary

Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline is at full capacity, pumping seven million barrels per day.
This follows the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a major Gulf export route.
Tankers are rerouted to Yanbu in the Red Sea, with crude exports reaching five million barrels daily.
Yemen's Houthis have entered the conflict, potentially threatening Red Sea shipping, but have not signaled tanker attacks.