Commodities

Saudi Pipeline Repairs Weigh on WTI Oil Prices

Guavy AI Editorial Team Published September 17, 2026

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West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil prices declined nearly 2% on Thursday as Saudi Arabia's efforts to reroute exports and repair a key pipeline weighed on prices.

The WTI price fell to around $95.50, down from its highest level since May 21 of $102.11 earlier this week.

Analysts at Commerzbank report that oil prices dropped as Saudi Arabia responded to recent supply disruptions by seeking alternative export routes and moving closer to partially restoring the East-West pipeline.

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