Aramco Deepens Asia Oil Discount Ahead of Possible Hormuz Deal
Aramco lowered Arab Light by 50 cents a barrel as Asian refiners sought relief from longer reroutes and higher shipping costs, traders said.
- Saudi Aramco cut its September official selling price for Arab Light oil delivered to Asia by 50 cents, setting it at a $2 discount to the regional benchmark.
- This reduction follows renewed talks aimed at easing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran reporting a potential agreement with Oman to reopen the critical waterway.
- Global benchmark Brent crude has slumped roughly 20% to near $80 a barrel, while Aramco continues to sustain exports at about 5 million barrels a day, or 70% of normal levels.
- Despite the potential Hormuz breakthrough, Houthi threats near Bab and Mandeb continue to imperil Red Sea routes, forcing Asian refiners to seek discounts to offset higher shipping costs around Africa.
- The Kingdom remains heavily reliant on Yanbu on the Red Sea to keep crude moving, though previous efforts to boost traffic have faced renewed fighting and attacks on vessels.
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Aramco Deepens Asia Oil Discount Ahead of Possible Hormuz Deal
Saudi Arabia cut the price of its flagship crude for Asian buyers again as hopes of a deal to move more tankers through the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices lower. Saudi Aramco will reduce the September official selling price for Arab Light by 50 cents per barrel, putting it at a $2 discount to the regional benchmark. The cut lands as Iran says an agreement with Oman on a shipping route through Hormuz is in its final stages. Brent crude has dr…
Saudi Arabia to cut Arab Light crude price in Asia by 50 cents next month
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