Saudi Arabia Lowers Oil Prices for Asia as Regional Demand Cools

Saudi Arabia cut oil prices for customers in Asia from record highs as coronavirus lockdowns and sagging economies cool energy demand in the region.

(Bloomberg) —

Saudi Arabia cut oil prices for customers in Asia from record highs as coronavirus lockdowns and sagging economies cool energy demand in the region.

State-controlled Saudi Aramco lowered its key Arab Light grade for next month’s shipments to Asian refineries to $5.85 a barrel above the Middle Eastern benchmark, a decrease of almost $4 from September.

The move was largely in line with traders’ expectations and follows a 25% drop in Brent crude futures in the past three months to below $95 a barrel.

 

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