Investing.com -- Saudi Arabia's oil exports are becoming increasingly dependent on the Suez Canal as attacks in the Red Sea threaten a key alternative to the blockaded Strait of Hormuz, the Wall Street Journal reported. Oil carried across Saudi Arabia through the East-West Pipeline can leave from Red Sea terminals without passing through the strait. At least four tankers carrying Saudi crude changed direction this week before reaching Bab al-Mandeb, according to ship-tracking data. Saudi shipments from Red Sea terminals have climbed to roughly 4.9 million barrels per day since the conflict began, compared with between 700,000 and 1 million barrels previously. Related articlesSaudi oil exports increasingly depend on Suez as Red Sea risks mountAs Claude disrupts stock market, Anthropic researcher warns 'world is in peril'This sector is 'poised for a big, beautiful year': Truist