Saudi Arabia activates full 7mn bpd pipeline capacity to keep oil moving amid Strait of Hormuz woes

Saudi Arabia has maximized its East-West crude pipeline to 7 million barrels per day, rerouting oil exports to the Red Sea as the Strait of Hormuz faces disruptions. The pipeline provides vital relief for global markets but cannot fully replace the capacity lost from the Hormuz chokepoint. Logistical limits at Yanbu and ongoing security risks mean global oil supply remains vulnerable despite alternative routes.