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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Oil prices rise as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia stoke supply fears; Brent nears $116
Crude oil prices are increasing as Brent crude surpasses $115 per barrel amid escalating tensions. Attacks by Yemen’s Houthi group on Saudi oil sites raise fears of supply disruptions. Efforts for diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran remain unyielding, contributing to market uncertainty. Meanwhile, Iranian reports of maritime incidents further heighten security concerns in the Gulf region.
Video. Expert calls for ‘refinery revolution’ to avoid disruptions during war
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Saudi Oil Refinery Targeted As Crude Tops $115; Russian Satellites Linked To 40 Iran-Backed Attacks
Global oil prices surged Wednesday after Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a missile strike against Saudi Arabia's largest oil refinery, as a separate investigation revealed evidence that Russian reconnaissance satellites may have helped Iranian-backed militias target dozens of strategic facilities across the kingdom.
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