Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Saudi Oil Exports Rerouted Through Oman as Europe Faces Shortfall
Saudi Arabia is moving a large amount of oil through Oman.
The amount described is about 60 million barrels.
This change is linked to slower oil supplies at Yanbu.
Refineries in China and South Korea are buying many of the oil shipments.
Some shipments may also go to India and Japan.
The extra oil has helped lower world oil prices.
Traders are studying whether it can replace some of the oil affected by the Yanbu slowdown.
The report says Europe is expected to receive no crude next month.
About 60 million barrels of Saudi oil are described as being rerouted through Oman.
The rerouting follows a slowdown affecting crude supplies at Yanbu.
Chinese and South Korean refiners are among the main buyers of the spot cargoes.
Some of the redirected supply is expected to go to India and Japan.
The partial rebound in Saudi exports has helped cool global oil prices, while Europe is expected to receive no crude next month.
- Who
- Saudi oil exporters, traders, and refiners in China, South Korea, India, and Japan are involved.
- What
- About 60 million barrels of Saudi oil are being rerouted through Oman, while Europe is expected to receive no crude next month.
- When
- The shipments are being arranged for the period described in the report; Europe is expected to receive no crude next month.
- Where
- The cargoes are moving through Oman, with expected destinations including China, South Korea, India, and Japan; the report concerns Saudi exports and Europe.
- Why
- The rerouting follows a slowdown affecting crude supplies at Yanbu, and traders are assessing whether additional volumes can offset some of the disrupted supply.
- Rerouted volume
- About 60 million barrels
- Transit route
- Through Oman
- Affected facility
- Yanbu
- Main buyers
- Chinese and South Korean refiners
- Other expected destinations
- India and Japan
- European supply outlook
- Europe is expected to receive no crude next month
- Oil-price effect
- The partial rebound in Saudi exports has helped cool global oil prices