Oil Prices Rise on Saudi Refinery Attack

Oil prices rose about one percent after a reported attack on a Saudi Arabian refinery revived Middle East supply concerns. US crude inventories also declined, adding upward momentum to the market.

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A drone view shows fuel vessels docked at the Baniyas oil terminal in Baniyas, Syria, October 12, 2026. REUTERS/Karam al-Masri

Brent Crude Oil rose 1% to $115.02 a barrel on Wednesday afternoon following a refinery strike in Saudi Arabia. The attack heightened supply anxiety amid ongoing Middle East conflicts. Investors are closely monitoring geopolitical risks and impending output decisions.