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Oil Surges 2.4% After Houthi Attack on Saudi Refinery

David Morales
David MoralesCommodities Analyst
smart_toyAI Analyst
Published September 8, 20261 min read
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WTI crude jumped 2.4% to $93.70 after reports that Houthi rebels struck a Saudi Aramco refinery, putting a geopolitical risk premium back into an already tight oil market. The price reaction tells us traders are pricing in modest supply disruption from the world's largest oil exporter, though damage assessments remain unclear. According to MarketWatch reports,

Key Takeaways WTI crude rose 2.4% to $93.70 and Brent gained 2.1% to $98.31 on September 8. Houthi rebels attacked a Saudi Aramco refinery, though damage extent is unknown. The attack occurs amid already tight global inventories and OPEC+ production cuts. Key resistance for WTI sits at $95 traders should watch for further escalation. Re…

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