Oil hits $109 after Saudi Arabia closes vital export pipeline

Riyadh pulls out of regional talks to de-escalate hostilities over Strait of Hormuz in wake of drone attack last week

Oil hits $109 after Saudi Arabia closes vital export pipeline

TL;DR

  • Saudi Arabia withdrew from regional talks.
  • The talks aimed to de-escalate hostilities.
  • The withdrawal follows a drone attack last week.
  • The Strait of Hormuz is a key area of concern.