By interlink | 21/09/2026
RISING TENSIONS IN THE MIDDLE EAST CONTINUE TO PUT PRESSURE ON THE OIL MARKET
Missile and drone attacks targeting Riyadh and oil infrastructure in Yanbu are raising concerns over energy supplies in the Middle East.
Yemen’s Houthi forces claimed to have carried out attacks on what they described as “sensitive” targets in Riyadh, while also targeting a Saudi Aramco facility in Yanbu, one of Saudi Arabia’s key oil export hubs.

Source: Reuters
Following disruptions to the East-West pipeline, Saudi Arabia has increased the volume of crude oil exported through the Strait of Hormuz. Preliminary data from Kpler showed that Saudi Arabia’s oil exports recovered to more than 4 million barrels per day in September, compared with approximately 2.4 million barrels per day in August.
Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, oil flows across the Middle East remain relatively strong. Satellite data also indicated that Saudi Arabia’s oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have increased significantly in recent days compared with the previous month.
The developments highlight how geopolitical tensions, energy infrastructure and strategic maritime routes continue to influence global oil markets.
For the international logistics sector, developments around strategic shipping lanes such as the Strait of Hormuz remain critical to monitor, as prolonged disruptions could affect transportation costs, fuel prices and global supply chains.
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