Saudi Aramco Redirects Crude Exports to Yanbu Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruptions

Amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz linked to the US-Israel-Iran conflict, Saudi Aramco has rerouted crude oil exports from its Ras Tanura refinery to the Red Sea port of Yanbu to maintain supply stability and safety. The shift leverages the East-West pipeline but is limited by Yanbu's smaller loading capacity compared to Ras Tanura. The situation follows a drone strike on Ras Tanura, with ongoing assessments to resume normal operations.