Oil Climbs as Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Continue
Bloomberg Markets's headline. Reported by Bloomberg Markets, The Hindu, France 24, MyJoyOnline.
What the sources say, in brief
Oil prices rose amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, according to several outlets. Bloomberg reported that three people were killed in two attacks on an Aramco oil field and an airport in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province on Wednesday, and that the US State Department ordered non-emergency personnel and their families to leave the kingdom. France 24 reported that Houthi rebels claimed new attacks on oil facilities and airports across Saudi Arabia on Saturday, while the Saudi-backed government said missiles were also fired at coast guard sites in Aden. Outlets differ on the size of the oil price move, as detailed below.
Key points
- Bloomberg reported three people were killed in two attacks on an Aramco oil field and an airport in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province on Wednesday.
- Bloomberg said the US State Department issued an ordered departure for non-emergency personnel and their families from the kingdom.
- The Hindu reported Brent crude futures were trading about 3.2% higher at $112.35 per barrel on Thursday afternoon.
- MyJoyOnline reported oil was little changed in early Asian trading on Friday after rising 4% in the previous session.
What we know
- Three people were killed in two attacks on an Aramco oil field and an airport in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, according to Bloomberg.
- The US State Department issued an ordered departure for non-emergency personnel and their families from Saudi Arabia, according to Bloomberg.
- Oil prices rose after concerns about energy supply disruption following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, according to MyJoyOnline.
- Brent crude futures were trading about 3.2% higher at $112.35 per barrel on Thursday afternoon, according to The Hindu.
- Houthi rebels claimed new attacks on Saudi oil facilities and airports, according to France 24.
Sources differ: MyJoyOnline reported oil rose 4% to a five-month high, while The Hindu said Brent was near a six-month high and about 3.2% higher.
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Oil Climbs as Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Continue. Oil prices rose amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, according to several outlets. Bloomberg reported that three people were killed in two attacks on an Aramco oil field and an airport in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province on Wednesday, and that the US State Department ordered non-emergency personnel and their families to leave the kingdom. France 24 reported that Houthi rebels claimed new attacks on oil facilities and airports across Saudi Arabia on Saturday, while the Saudi-backed government said missiles were also fired at coast guard sites in Aden. Outlets differ on the size of the oil price move, as detailed below. Covered by 4 publications. Bloomberg Markets: Oil Climbs as Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Continue. The Hindu: Oil hits near six-month high as Houthi attacks rattle Saudi Arabia. France 24: Yemen's Houthi rebels claim new attacks on oil facilities and airports across Saudi Arabia. MyJoyOnline: Oil little changed as supply concerns linger amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Who is covering it
- Bloomberg Markets United States Oil Climbs as Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Continue Three people were killed in two attacks on an Aramco oil field and an airport in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province Wednesday. The US State Department issued an ordered departure for non-emergency personnel and their families from the kingdom. The US move comes due to the growing threat from Houthi mil 22 Oct · Tier 1
- The Hindu India Oil hits near six-month high as Houthi attacks rattle Saudi Arabia Brent crude futures (December) were trading about 3.2% higher than their previous close at $112.35 per barrel on Thursday afternoon 22 Oct · Tier 2
- France 24 France Yemen's Houthi rebels claim new attacks on oil facilities and airports across Saudi Arabia Yemen’s Iran-allied Houthi rebels said they launched attacks at Saudi oil facilities and airports on Saturday while Yemen’s Saudi-backed government said the group also fired three ballistic missiles at coast guard sites in the port city of Aden. 24 Oct · Tier 2
- MyJoyOnline Ghana Oil little changed as supply concerns linger amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia Oil prices were little changed in early Asian trading on Friday, after rising 4% to a five-month high in the previous session due to concerns of further energy supply disruption after Houthi attacks on top exporter Saudi Arabia. 23 Oct · Tier 3
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