Saudi pipeline shutdown to have limited impact on supply in short term: gov't

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SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- The recent shutdown of a major oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia is expected to have only a limited impact on supply in the short term, the industry ministry said Monday, pledging to closely monitor the situation in cooperation with relevant businesses.

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources hosted a meeting with businesses to discuss ways to address escalating tensions in the Middle East, including an attack on Saudi Arabia's crucial East-West pipeline.

According to the ministry, local oil refiners have secured more than 90 percent of the crude needed for September and October based on the previous year's levels, noting that the latest developments are expected to cause very little shortfalls in regard to supply.

The government said it will continue to monitor developments in the Middle East while supporting shippers seeking to use alternative routes.

"The government will communicate closely with oil refiners and maritime shippers while closely monitoring supply conditions to prevent any inconvenience to the public," Vice Industry Minister Moon Shin-hak said.

South Korea will also utilize all available policy measures, including a crude oil swap system with private companies, he added.

This photo taken on Sept. 13, 2026, shows a gas station in Seoul. (Yonhap)

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Saudi pipeline shutdown to have limited impact on supply in short term: gov't

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首尔，9月14日（韩联社）——韩国工业部周一表示，沙特阿拉伯一条主要输油管道近期关闭预计短期内对石油供应的影响有限，并承诺将与相关企业密切合作，监控事态发展。

贸易、工业和资源部与企业举行会议，讨论如何应对中东地区日益紧张的局势，包括沙特阿拉伯至关重要的东西输油管道遭到袭击。

据该部称，当地炼油商已根据去年同期水平，确保了9月和10月所需原油的90%以上，并指出最新进展预计不会造成供应短缺。

政府表示将继续关注中东局势发展，同时支持寻求使用替代路线的货运公司。

“政府将与炼油企业和海运公司密切沟通，同时密切监控供应情况，以防止给公众带来任何不便，”产业通商资源部副部长文新鹤表示。

他还补充说，韩国还将利用一切可用的政策措施，包括与私营企业建立原油互换机制。

这张照片拍摄于2026年9月13日，显示的是首尔的一家加油站。（韩联社）

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