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Saudi Oil Pipeline Damage Raises Global Supply Concerns

Satellite imagery indicates significant damage to a pumping facility connected to Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline, which was shut down following recent attacks. The pipeline provides an important alternative route for moving Saudi crude toward the Red Sea and helps reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz. Energy analysts estimate that repairing the damaged pumping infrastructure could take several weeks, although the exact timeline remains uncertain. The disruption has contributed to higher crude prices, with Brent crude moving above $108 a barrel amid wider concerns over Middle Eastern oil supplies.