Seven vessels departed from Gulf terminals on Sunday as part of an effort to increase the volume of oil leaving the region via the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Aramco loaded 14 million barrels of crude onto these tankers to sustain export flows following a pipeline attack that disrupted alternative routes. This shift in logistics is confirmed by shipping data showing a pivot in the kingdom's transport strategy to prioritize its eastern coastal outlets.

The increased loadings occur as total trackable traffic through the strait fell to 12 vessels over the weekend, down from 35 the previous week. Brent crude prices recently dipped below $100 per barrel as markets assessed the redirection of shipments. Saudi Arabia currently faces constraints on both its Red Sea and Gulf export options due to regional infrastructure strikes and maritime insecurity.