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Saudi Arabia seeks to restore half capacity of key oil pipeline within days; oil prices plunge
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According to a report by Cailian Press on September 16, Saudi Arabia is reportedly seeking to restore half of the capacity of a key oil pipeline within days. This development led to a sharp decline in international crude oil prices in the short term. As of the time of reporting, WTI crude oil futures fell 4.07% to $96.654 per barrel, while Brent crude oil futures dropped 3.91% to $104.498 per barrel. The report attributes the price drop to the news of the potential capacity restoration, though the specific pipeline and the cause of its previous capacity reduction are not detailed in the source text.
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According to Cailian Press on September 16, Saudi Arabia is reportedly seeking to restore half of the capacity of a key oil pipeline within days.
In response, international crude oil prices plunged in the short term:
- WTI crude oil futures fell 4.07% to $96.654 per barrel
- Brent crude oil futures dropped 3.91% to $104.498 per barrel
Source
财联社Regional
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