Saudi Arabia begins restarting East-West oil pipeline

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Crude flows at a reduced rate; export loadings remain unconfirmed

Saudi Arabia restarted its East-West oil pipeline on September 22, Reuters reported, citing three people briefed on operations. Two said crude was flowing at a low rate. The route carries oil to the Red Sea coast, allowing exports to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. A source said reaching 40% of capacity could take a couple of days and a full restart six to eight weeks. Reuters reported that a cargo was scheduled to load at Yanbu, but did not confirm that exports had resumed.

Reuters: Saudi Arabia restarts East-West oil pipeline, sources say