Saudi Oil Pipeline Shut After Damage, Driving Up Prices

Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline has been shut for weeks after major damage, according to a satellite image. The closure has forced Saudi Aramco to cancel European crude cargoes and contributed to rising oil prices amid increased Red Sea risks. US energy officials say the pipeline should be back online within days, while Australia's energy minister is traveling to Saudi Arabia for answers. The disruption affects a key route for Saudi oil exports and has drawn attention from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS).