Aramco has started increasing oil flows through its overland system toward the western coast, though volumes are currently far below typical operational levels. The company is seeking to restore pumping to roughly 4 million bpd, with a total system capacity of 7 million bpd, sources told Reuters. Pumping may reach 40% of that capacity within several days, though a full restart could take 6 to 8 weeks.

The resumption of the East-West pipeline enables crude to bypass the Strait of Hormuz by utilizing the port of Yanbu on the Red Sea. While Aramco has not publicly confirmed the recovery schedule, the return of this route restores a key alternative for the kingdom's exports during ongoing regional instability.