Oil prices surge as Saudi Arabia cuts European shipments

Brent crude traded above $108 a barrel and physical oil markets climbed to $120 following Saudi production cuts, driving U.S. gasoline and diesel prices sharply higher.

First covered Sep 15, 2026 · 3:36 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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