Amidst high geopolitical tension in the Middle East, the Saudi Arabian East-West Pipeline, also known as Petroline, has become a critical asset for global energy stability. Built in the 1980s to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, the 1,200-kilometre pipeline is now operating at its maximum capacity of seven million barrels per day, providing a vital alternative route for oil exports to Europe via the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. While it acts as a safety valve against supply disruptions, the crisis highlights Europe's ongoing vulnerability to volatile energy routes and underscores the urgent need to accelerate the transition to renewable energy and diversify supply sources.