Geopolitical Risk Returns as Drone Strikes Hit Hormuz Shipping

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Drone strikes in the Strait of Hormuz have heightened geopolitical risks and caused oil prices to rise, despite weak physical crude market sentiment. Saudi Aramco has responded by significantly cutting official selling prices for Asian-bound oil cargoes, marking a notable shift in regional energy pricing.

Drone strikes in the Strait of Hormuz lifted oil prices as geopolitical risks resurfaced, even as weak physical crude markets continue to weigh on sentiment. Saudi Arabia Slashes Its Way Back Into Asia - Saudi national oil company Saudi Aramco (TADAWUL:2222) has slashed its official selling prices for Asian-bound cargoes in August by a whopping $11 per barrel, almost double the expected cut. - Marking the first time since 2020 that Saudi barrels in Asia trade at discounts to regional benchmarks, Aramco’s drastic price cut brings its flagship…