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Saudi Arabia shut its vital East-West crude pipeline following drone attacks, forcing spot sales of 20 million barrels via ship-to-ship transfers outside Hormuz. With the bypass offline, Aramco has d…
Dow Inc. is considering selling its 35% stake in Sadara Chemical, its $20 billion joint venture with Saudi Aramco. The potential exit seeks to relieve severe cash-flow drags and capital obligations, …
Oil prices edge lower amid mixed signals: rising Gulf exports offset by reported Houthi attack on Saudi Aramco's Jazan refinery, keeping WTI near $81.20/barrel.
Oil prices remained flat as Iran-Oman talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz showed progress but stalled on demands. Houthi attack on Saudi Aramco refinery adds regional risk, though de-escalation h…
Saudi Aramco cut Arab Light crude price for Asia as diplomatic talks progress on easing Strait of Hormuz shipping, while Brent slides near $80/barrel. Houthi threats to Red Sea routes remain a risk f…
Aramco's Q2 2026 profits surged on geopolitical-driven oil prices, but free cash flow badly lags dividend obligations, exposing fiscal strain and highlighting fragility behind record earnings amid Ir…
Gulf crude exports stayed stable in July, up 2% month-over-month, but remain 40% below pre-war levels. Iraq led gains while Houthi attacks disrupted Saudi Yanbu shipments, keeping supply risks elevat…