A coordinated drone and missile strike on a major Saudi oil pipeline has raised alarms over potential "disastrous" disruptions to global oil supplies, with estimates suggesting millions of barrels of crude could be lost if the facility remains offline for an extended period. The attack, which targeted a key energy artery, has prompted concerns about escalating tensions in the region and the broader impact on energy markets already strained by geopolitical instability. Authorities are assessing the damage while warning that prolonged outages could trigger sharp price spikes and supply chain bottlenecks. The incident underscores the vulnerability of critical infrastructure amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Saudi Pipeline Attack Risks ‘Disastrous’ Loss of Millions of Barrels of Oil The New York Times
