Riyadh, 17 September 2026 – Oil prices eased as reports of additional Saudi crude cargoes through Oman reduced some concern about disrupted supplies, while both major benchmarks remained above US$100 a barrel. The alternative loading arrangements offer a potential partial relief route rather than proof that damage affecting Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea export infrastructure has been resolved.
Brent futures were down 19 cents, or 0.2%, at US$105.64 a barrel at 6:47am Saudi time, while West Texas Intermediate fell 33 cents, or 0.3%, to US$102.10. These are timestamped market observations, not closing prices. Different intraday reports should not be combined as though they describe the same moment.
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