Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Saudi Aramco Halts Crude Supplies to European Refiners After Attack
Saudi Aramco supplies oil to companies in Europe.
Some of those companies were told they will not receive Saudi oil next month.
The change happened after an attack damaged an important pipeline in Saudi Arabia.
Three pumping stations were damaged.
Oil shipments from Yanbu were also disrupted.
European companies usually have contracts for regular monthly oil deliveries.
Saudi Arabia had warned that some shipments could be cancelled.
The Houthi militant group said to be backed by Iran targeted Saudi oil facilities on September 8.
Saudi Aramco told at least two European refining customers they would receive no crude oil in October.
The cancellations followed an attack that damaged Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline.
The attack damaged three pumping stations and disrupted oil loadings at Yanbu.
European refiners typically buy Saudi crude through term contracts guaranteeing monthly supplies.
The Iran-backed Houthi militant group targeted Saudi oil facilities and civilian infrastructure on September 8.
- Who
- Saudi Aramco, European refining customers, and the Iran-backed Houthi militant group are involved.
- What
- Saudi Aramco cancelled October crude deliveries for at least two European refining customers after pipeline damage.
- When
- The attack occurred on September 8; the reported cancellations concern October deliveries.
- Where
- Saudi oil facilities, the East-West pipeline, and Yanbu; the affected customers are in Europe.
- Why
- The attack damaged three pumping stations, forced the pipeline to shut down, and disrupted oil loadings.
- Company
- Saudi Aramco
- Affected customers
- At least two European refining customers
- Cancelled deliveries
- October crude oil supplies
- Damaged infrastructure
- Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline and three pumping stations
- Disrupted location
- Yanbu oil loadings
- Attack date
- September 8
- Claimed target
- Saudi oil facilities and other civilian infrastructure