Saudi Arabia considers crude price hike for Asia amid shipping costs
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- increase in crude
- $5 per barrel
- in costs
- $10 million
Saudi Arabia is contemplating a $5 per barrel increase in crude prices for Asia due to rising shipping costs from the Houthi blockade in the Red Sea. This change necessitates rerouting oil from Yanbu to Ain Sukhra in Egypt, adding $10 million in costs per cargo. The extended journey to Asian markets will likely impact overall oil prices. ⚓
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