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Yemen's Houthis Say They Hit Saudi Ras Tanura Oil Refinery with Missile

Renewed Houthi attacks and a surprise U.S. stockpile draw are keeping crude on track for a fourth straight monthly gain, traders said.

  • Oil prices climbed on Friday on supply concerns after Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis stepped up attacks on Saudi Arabia, with Brent crude rising 0.75% to $115.74 a barrel.
  • The Houthis claimed responsibility for Thursday's strikes on Saudi sites including Ras Tanura and Rabigh refineries plus an Aramco facility in Abqaiq, while a Saudi-led coalition intercepted a cruise missile.
  • MST Marquee Head of Energy Research Saul Kavonic warned that "continued kinetic action around the Strait of Hormuz" amidst diplomatic doubts suggests escalation in coming weeks.
  • Security concerns in the region prompted ExxonMobil and Chevron to cancel executive travel to the United Arab Emirates' major oil exhibition scheduled for next week.
  • Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported three tankers caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran acknowledged receiving a letter from Vice President Vance but dismissed contradicting positions.
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KSL broke the news in Salt Lake City, United States on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
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