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Saudi Aramco halts October crude deliveries to Europe after drone attack

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Saudi Aramco has suspended October crude oil deliveries to at least two European refiners following a drone attack on its East-West pipeline.

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  • Saudi Aramco notified European refining clients that their October crude oil shipments are cancelled due to a drone attack that damaged the East-West pipeline.
  • The strike impacted operations at three pumping stations and disrupted oil loading at the Yanbu port on the Red Sea coast.
  • Consequently, European refiners like Poland's Orlen are seeking alternative supplies, such as North Sea crude, to compensate for the shortfall.

What to watch next

  • Partial restoration of the East-West pipeline expected in a few days
  • Full capacity recovery of the pipeline expected within six weeks
  • Impact on global oil market supply chains

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