UAE Oil Hub Shut After Drone Strike Triggers Large Fire

A drone strike hit the United Arab Emirates’ major oil hub in Fujairah on Monday, sparking a large fire and forcing a halt to oil loading operations. Authorities said no injuries were reported. The Fujairah Media Office said Civil Defense teams responded quickly and are working to contain the blaze.

According to Reuters, the attack forced a suspension of activity at the important bunkering port. The strike follows another drone incident and fire at the same facility on Saturday.

Oil loading operations at the UAE’s Fujairah port have resumed after a drone strike on Friday triggered a fire and briefly halted some activity at the major oil bunkering hub, Reuters and Bloomberg reported Sunday citing industry sources. https://t.co/mLv8kgCfYh

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The report said Fujairah is a critical energy hub because it allows the UAE to export oil without passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The port connects to the Habshan–Fujairah pipeline, which can transport up to 1.8 million barrels of oil per day.

The attack comes amid rising tensions after the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28. Iran has warned that U.S. interests in the region could become targets.

Oil prices rose following the attack. Brent crude climbed to about $106 per barrel.

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