New Attack Hits Saudi East-West Oil Pipeline Pumping Station

The East-West pipeline, which bypasses the Strait of Hormuz with a capacity of 7 million barrels per day, faced disruption after a strike on the Khurais-area station on October 4. A Saudi energy source confirmed big damage and halted flows, though some reports like Bloomberg's indicated oil continued moving normally.

Yemen's Houthis claimed the attack amid ongoing regional tensions, with markets seeing Brent crude recover some losses as conflicting details emerged. The incident highlights repeated vulnerabilities, following September repairs.