Saudi energy recovery amid fragile truce

Saudi Arabia has restored 700,000 barrels per day of oil capacity after attacks, but key sites like Khurais still need repairs. A temporary ceasefire allows narrow repair windows, but regional damage is extensive-including Qatar's major LNG facility. The Strait of Hormuz remains largely blocked, impacting global energy flows. https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/04/12/saudi-arabia-restores-east-west-pipeline-capacity/