A Houthi missile strike sets fire to part of Saudi Aramco's headquarters in Dhahran
The Saudi Energy Ministry said an administrative building of Saudi Aramco in Dhahran was attacked, causing a limited fire, CBC reported on Wednesday. The Globe and Mail, citing Bloomberg, said the headquarters was hit by a Houthi missile on Tuesday, and Reuters reported loud booms near the site. AP said residents of Riyadh heard new explosions. FinancialJuice relayed a Houthi claim of strikes on Aramco in Dhahran, King Khalid Airport and a refinery in Riyadh, and a coalition claim of an interception over Riyadh; those two are single-outlet. Mr. Trump said the Houthis are trying to push up oil prices before the U.S. midterms, Reuters reported.
Aramco is one of the world's largest oil producers, and a strike on its headquarters raises the risk to supply when diesel is already tight.
Higher crude can lift pump prices in Canada and helps Canadian energy producers. Travellers to the Gulf should follow Global Affairs Canada advisories.
The attacks are deliberate strikes on vital infrastructure and warrant a firm response.
Escalation could widen the war, and Mr. Trump's own comments suggest he sees oil prices as a political issue.
Treat the damage as limited until the company says otherwise. Watch the crude price and whether Saudi exports are affected.
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