Oil prices rose after Saudi Arabia shut its critical East‑West pipeline and a vessel was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, events linked to an expanding conflict with Iran.
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Oil prices rise after Saudi pipeline shutdown and Hormuz vessel attack
Oil prices have risen following the shutdown of Saudi Arabia's East‑West pipeline and a vessel attack in the Strait of Hormuz amid a widening conflict with Iran.
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David Chen · Commodities Desk · 18 Sept 2026 · 14:46 · 1 min read
This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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David reports on energy, metals and agricultural markets, tracking how supply signals and safe-haven demand move prices across the commodities complex.
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