Houthi attack near Riyadh airport sends oil up and Indian carriers cancel Saudi flights
AP reported a Houthi claim of a new attack on an airport in the Saudi capital; Reuters saw smoke from an aircraft at Riyadh airport. Lufthansa and Indian airlines suspended Riyadh flights (Reuters), two Kochi-Riyadh flights were cancelled (The Hindu), and the Indian Embassy issued an advisory (Mint). WTI rose 3.6 per cent to about $91.5. Airlines raised fuel surcharges as ATF prices soared (ET, HT). Trump said Iran talks are productive and ruled out an attack before the midterms.
Gulf airspace and oil prices shape Indian fares and the import bill.
Check with your airline before travelling to Saudi Arabia; Indian nationals there should follow the Embassy advisory. Expect higher fares.
Airline costs are the early signal of an oil shock.
DailyDrop India edition No. 5 · Morning · FRI., OCT. 9, 2026