Oil
4 LAS News stories tagged “Oil”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Saudi Aramco orders evacuation of Dhahran headquarters as Houthi clashes intensify
Saudi state oil company Aramco instructed staff to leave its Dhahran headquarters and work remotely amid escalating fighting with Yemen's Iran‑aligned Houthis, prompting a market dip and higher oil prices.
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 18:15 WAT · 2 sources
US pulls non‑essential embassy staff and families from Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks intensify
The US State Department ordered non‑emergency personnel and their families to leave its Riyadh embassy after a series of Houthi strikes on Saudi airports and oil facilities, prompting heightened security alerts and affecting regional oil markets.
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 05:15 WAT · 8 sources
Brent rises to $110 a barrel amid Middle East and Ukraine tensions
Brent crude hit $110 a barrel for the first time since May, driven by fears of further Middle East supply disruptions and doubts over Russian diesel output, while WTI climbed to $101.41. The rise prompted the IEA and US to release additional fuel reserves.
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 08:45 WAT · 3 sources
PRP candidate Donald Duke says security costs outpace Nigeria's oil production expenses
Donald Duke, the People's Redemption Party presidential hopeful, argues that Nigeria spends as much as $15 per barrel on security, pushing total oil costs to $25‑$45 and inflating petrol prices, and calls for reforms to lower fuel costs.
LAS News Desk · 16 Oct 2026, 12:15 WAT · 2 sources