Saudi Aramco's oil facilities in Jizan were struck again on Monday, with the full extent of the damage still under assessment, according to Financial Times. This marks another disruption to the kingdom's oil infrastructure amid ongoing regional tensions.
Following the attacks, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices surged past the $90 per barrel mark, reflecting market concerns over supply stability, as reported by FX Street.
For Japanese investors, these developments underscore the volatility in global oil markets, which can influence energy costs and equities tied to commodity prices in Japan.