Saudi Arabia claims that attacks on its infrastructure have reduced its oil production.

The attacks on the energy facilities of Saudi Arabia They reduced oil production capacity by about 600,000 barrels per day (bpd) and decreased the flow of East-West pipeline in 700,000 bpd. According to information from Saudi state news agency SPAThe origin of the attacks was not specified by the country's Ministry of Energy. However, in recent weeks, the Iran was responsible for several bombings in the Saudi kingdom, in retaliation for Israeli and American attacks. Currently, the East-West pipeline It is the only outlet for exporting crude oil from Saudi Arabia during the conflict, after the blockade of Strait of HormuzWith the flow disrupted, foreign markets are showing concern about a further decrease in fuel shipments. According to… SPADuring the attacks, a Saudi citizen, who worked on the industrial security team of the country's state-owned energy company, was killed and seven other employees were injured. The Saudi government is cautiously monitoring the situation. temporary ceasefire of the conflictThe country also remains concerned about… Blockade of the Strait of Hormuzon the part of Iran, believing that a complete lifting of vessel traffic restrictions should not happen at this time.

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