On October 21, the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation reported an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, resulting in two fatalities and eight injuries. The incident intensified concerns over supply disruptions, driving Brent and WTI prices higher on October 22. Technical forecasts suggest that breaking above key resistance levels could push oil prices toward $120 per barrel.
Washington ordered non-essential staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalated, while the energy ministry said the Shaybah incident did not affect field operations.
Read the full storyThe attack on Dammam airport injured 8 people, caused property damage and diverted flights, while Saudi Arabia's energy ministry said the Shaybah incident did not affect the field's operations.