Why Saudi Arabia’s East West pipeline matters for global oil The temporary closure of Saudi Arabia's 1,200km East West pipeline has sent shockwaves through the global oil market, raising concerns about the fragility of the industry's supply chain.
The suspension of the pipeline, which affects up to 5% of global oil supply, comes at a critical time for an already tight market.
The attack on the pipeline by drones, allegedly launched from southeastern Iraq, is just one in a series of incidents disrupting oil flows through the Middle East.