Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 10, 2026 (AFP) - Saudi Aramco CEO says war could have 'catastrophic consequences' on oil markets

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2026-03-10

The Middle East war could be disastrous for oil markets and it is vital to reopen the Strait of Hormuz shipping route, Saudi Aramco's CEO and president Amin H. Nasser said on Tuesday. "There would be catastrophic consequences for the world's oil markets the longer the disruption goes on, and the more drastic the consequences for the global economy," he told a media call. "It's absolutely critical that shipping resumes in the Strait of Hormuz," Na......

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