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From Yanbu to Sohar: Tracking Saudi Arabia’s alternative oil routes

  • Posted on September 17, 2026
  • By Al Jazeera
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  • 1 min read
In brief

Saudi Arabia, the world's second-largest oil producer, is implementing sophisticated logistics strategies to circumvent international sanctions and market restrictions. By redirecting crude shipments through unconventional maritime routes between Yanbu and Sohar, the kingdom employs shadowy vessel transfers and untracked shipping methods. These alternative distribution networks demonstrate evolving geopolitical tensions and the complex mechanisms used by major energy exporters to maintain global market presence while navigating diplomatic constraints and regulatory pressures.

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From Yanbu to Sohar: Tracking Saudi Arabia’s alternative oil routes
From Yanbu to Sohar: Tracking Saudi Arabia’s alternative oil routes

The world's second-largest crude exporter is rerouting crude via dark shipments and ship-to-ship transfers off Oman.
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