What triggered the four-month halt in oil loading at Ras Tanura, and what event enabled its resumption?

The four-month halt in oil loading at Ras Tanura was triggered by an Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz during its war with the U.S. and Israel, which prevented ships from entering the Gulf; the resumption followed an interim deal between the United States and Iran to halt the war, enabling Middle Eastern producers—including Saudi Aramco—to ramp up output and exports.

How did Saudi Aramco manage its oil exports during the Ras Tanura shutdown?

During the Ras Tanura shutdown, Saudi Aramco diverted all its oil exports to the Red Sea port of Yanbu, with its last cargo loaded from Ras Tanura for China on March 8, according to shipping data from LSEG.

Saudi Aramco Resumes Oil Loading at Ras Tanura After 4-Month Halt, Data Shows

Jun 25, 2026

Saudi Aramco resumed crude oil loading at its Ras Tanura terminal following a four-month suspension linked to regional geopolitical tensions. Shipping data confirms operations restarted as Middle Eastern producers increase exports following an interim peace deal.

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