🚨 SAUDI ARABIA MAY BE CASHING IN BIG ON WAR CONDITIONS
Saudi Arabia is one of America’s closest allies—but current market dynamics suggest they could be benefiting heavily from a conflict the U.S. is involved in. Here’s a breakdown:
💀 Before the war, Saudi oil exports were around 6.66 million barrels per day.
💀 Now, exports have dropped to roughly 3.33 million barrels per day—a 50% decline.
💀 Oil prices, however, jumped from $67 to about $130 per barrel.
💀 On top of that, Saudi Arabia has added a $19.50 per barrel premium for Asian buyers—the highest on record.
⚠️ In simple terms: they’re selling less oil, but at much higher prices—and adding record fees.
⚠️ The numbers suggest revenues may actually be higher than before the conflict.
⚠️ The International Energy Agency has described the situation as one of the largest supply disruptions in oil market history.
⚠️ Around 10 million barrels per day in supply has been affected, while OPEC+ has only partially offset it.
Now here’s the part raising eyebrows:
Saudi Arabia has significantly reduced its reliance on the Strait of Hormuz by expanding its East-West pipeline, which can move up to 7 million barrels per day to the Red Sea.
Refiners in countries like India and South Korea are now increasingly turning to Saudi ports like Yanbu, avoiding Hormuz altogether.
⚠️ This means Saudi Arabia is less exposed to disruptions in Hormuz than many other producers.
There are also reports suggesting that some Gulf states—including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain—prefer continued pressure on Iran before any ceasefire, as prolonged conflict tends to keep oil prices elevated.
⚠️ Higher prices = higher revenues.
At its core, this situation goes beyond geopolitics or oil supply—it highlights how certain players can benefit financially during periods of global instability.