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Saudis raise oil price to record premium as Iran's near closure of the Strait of Hormuz throttles energy flows.

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Summary

Initial report — unverified: Initial Report: Saudi Arabia raised the price of its main oil grade to Asia to a record premium as the conflict throttles regional energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Uncertainties

  • ?This is an initial unverified report. Full synthesis in progress.

Locations

Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia, Middle East
23.89, 45.08
Strait of HormuzIran, Middle East
26.57, 56.37

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Initial report — unverified: Initial Report: Saudi Arabia raised the price of its main oil grade to Asia to a record premium as the conflict throttles regional energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.