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Saudi Arabia Defies Expectations and Keeps Oil Prices Steady

October 6, 2022
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Saudi Arabia Defies Expectations and Keeps Oil Prices Steady

Saudi Arabia kept oil prices for its main market of Asia largely steady and lowered those for Europe, going against expectations it would hike them and pile more pressure on consumers a day after OPEC+ opted to slash production.

A steep increase would have further tightened the oil market following OPEC+’s move on Wednesday to lower its output target from next month by 2 million barrels a day. The White House criticized that decision, saying it was “shortsighted” at a time many countries are “reeling from elevated energy prices.”

Aramco increased its medium and heavy grades for Asia by 25 cents a barrels and dropped extra light by 10 cents. All grades for North West Europe and the Mediterranean region were lowered. US grades all climbed by 20 cents.

Saudi Arabia sells most of its oil under long-term contracts to Asia, pricing for which is reviewed each month. China, Japan, South Korea and India are the biggest buyers.

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