Saudi Arabia halts energy operations after Houthi attacks
September 9, 2026
(World Oil) – Saudi Arabia halted operations at several energy facilities in the south after fresh Houthi attacks sparked fires, adding to concerns over oil supplies as Brent crude approaches $100/bbl. The Yemen-based Houthis said they targeted Saudi Aramco facilities in Abha, Najran and Jazan with ballistic missiles and drones, according to a statement from the group’s military spokesperson. Saudi Arabia’s energy
