# Oil prices rise after Saudi Arabia shuts down critical pipeline bypassing Strait of Hormuz

https://mins.news/en/item/56939

- CNBC, 2026-09-13 22:08 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/13/oil-price-iran-war-strait-hormuz-saudi-pipeline.html

> Oil prices rose after Saudi Arabia shut down a critical pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia has faced escalating attacks from Iran-allied militant groups in recent days.

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