Oil prices climbed steeply after drone attacks shut Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline. The move came after a key pipeline closure. Diesel prices set an unprecedented peak. That result added strain to the broader energy market. Supply fears from the Middle East continue to lift prices across the sector. A Houthi advance is putting key oil shipping routes under pressure. This development has heightened worries about global supply lines. Traders are weighing the risks now. Despite these concerns, the Australian stock market (ASX) has shrugged off immediate impacts from higher oil and rate hike fears. The local bourse stayed resilient even as energy costs climbed. Investors are watching the next moves in crude prices. The oil market could stay volatile while Middle East risks persist. Another large price swing is still on the cards. Energy markets are staying jittery after the latest escalation.