Saudi Aramco Refinery Hit Again, Brent Crude Surges to $97
Saudi Aramco's Jizan refinery in Saudi Arabia was hit by another attack on September 7, 2026, pushing Brent crude prices up by 1.2% to $97.40 per barrel.
The facility, which serves as a critical 400,000-barrel-per-day refinery for the company, faced a similar incident in August 2026 that temporarily disrupted production operations.
The latest attack has heightened concerns about the safety of energy infrastructure in the region, with global oil markets reacting quickly to the news.