Houthi attacks force Saudi Arabia to postpone investor conference
Saudi Arabia has delayed its flagship investor event after Houthi attacks, as oil prices climb toward recent highs. Brent crude reached $108 in the reports.
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What happened
Houthi attacks forced Saudi Arabia to postpone its flagship investor conference, according to CNBC's coverage of the move. Houthi strikes on Saudi oil infrastructure were reported to threaten production, pushing Brent crude to $108 with the Brent-WTI spread widening to $5. Opec-Plus crude output was reported to have reached its highest level since the war began, as Saudi Arabia shifted back toward the Mideast Gulf.
Why it matters
Analysts quoted in the reports said the oil risk premium may understate the risk of further escalation after the midterms. A Saudi oil supply shock was described as a possible result of the strikes.
Timeline
- Oct 19, 6:00 PM ET: Saudi Arabia postponed its flagship investor conference after Houthi attacks, with Brent near May highs and WTI above $103.
- Oct 20, 12:11 PM ET: Brent crude hit $108 as Houthi strikes on Saudi oil infrastructure threatened production, widening the Brent-WTI spread to $5.
- Oct 20, 12:41 PM ET: Opec-Plus crude output reached its highest level since the war began as Saudi Arabia shifted back to the Mideast Gulf.
Coverage
- Opec-Plus: Crude Output Grows on Saudi Shift Back to Mideast Gulf (https://www.energyintel.com/expert-gary-peach)
- The Next Major Oil Supply Shock Could Come From Saudi Arabia (oilprice.com)
- Oil risk premium understates post-midterm escalation risk, says RBC's Helima Croft (CNBC)
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