Saudi Oil Pipeline Shutdown Eases as Restart Nears

The Saudi Oil Pipeline is nearing its restart after being shut down due to Houthi tensions. The pipeline, which connects the Red Sea port of Yanbu with the city of Abqaiq in eastern Saudi Arabia, has been a key transportation route for oil exports.

The shutdown was caused by a series of drone attacks on the pipeline and other infrastructure in recent weeks, which have raised concerns about the safety of the region's energy supply chain.

Despite the tensions, the Saudi government is reportedly working to complete repairs and restart the pipeline as soon as possible. The exact timeline for the restart has not been announced, but it is expected to be operational within the coming weeks.