
Saudi Pipeline Crisis Hits Gas Prices | San Antonio News
Published: September 19, 2026
Duration: 1:31
Saudi Aramco just told European refiners they won’t get any crude next month after a drone strike crippled its seven-million-barrel-a-day pipeline — and with shipping routes too risky, the kingdom’s in deep trouble. Experts say partial repairs might restart flow in weeks, but full recovery could take one to two months. The fallout? Gas prices hit $4.46 nationwide, diesel soared to a record $6.44 — driving up everything from groceries to truck freight. Sixty-one percent of Americans say gas is their top concern, and with elections looming, lawmakers are scrambling — including proposals to pause the federal gas tax — as voters bear the brunt of...