Author: Nikhita Chulani,Albert Villa Alsina,Stephanie Windeler,Morgan Ofori

Saudi Arabia could run out of oil stocks available for export within days if it fails to restart its East-West pipeline to the Red Sea, potentially removing up to 4% of global oil supply, according to Saudi oil buyers and traders. The pipeline was shut on September 11, following drone attacks, with Riyadh yet to disclose the extent of the damage or provide a timeline for repairs. Industry sources gave varying estimates, with one expecting repairs to take five to six weeks, while another said the pipeline could resume partial operations sooner while repairs continue. The pipeline has helped Saudi…

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