Saudi Aramco cancels October crude allocations to European refiners: Report
Saudi Aramco has suspended crude oil shipments to European refiners for October following a drone attack on its East-West pipeline. The company is working to restore capacity, but the disruption has forced European buyers to seek alternative supply sources.
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The disruption of a major energy supply route threatens to increase oil prices and highlights the vulnerability of global energy infrastructure to regional conflict.
WORLD TÜRKİYE ECONOMY POLITICS ENERGY TECHNOLOGY US-Iran war Hormuz crisis Russia-Ukraine war EDITION Türkçe English BHSC Pусский Français العربية Kurdî کوردی Shqip فارسی македонски Bahasa Indonesia Español Economy Saudi Aramco cancels October crude allocations to European refiners: Report Decision follows shutdown of East-West pipeline after drone attack, according to Bloomberg Mücahithan Avcıoğlu 19 September 2026 • Update : 19 September 2026 İSTANBUL Saudi Aramco informed at least two European refining customers that they will receive no crude oil in October following an attack on the kingdom’s key pipeline to the Red Sea, Bloomberg reported Friday.
The decision applies to all European buyers, said the report, citing those familiar with the matter who requested anonymity because the information is not public.
European refiners typically receive Saudi crude under term contracts that provide regular monthly supplies.
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