A fire erupted at a Saudi Aramco fuel tank near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, according to AFP. The incident raised concerns about potential operational disruptions in a key energy hub, with flames and a significant plume of black smoke visible from the airport area, though the cause and extent of damage remain unconfirmed. Market data suggests declining confidence, with restart probability for the Saudi oil pipeline dropping from 60% to 39% by end of September. Longer-term expectations remain more stable at 80% likelihood of restart by end of October, indicating markets anticipate resolution within that timeframe.
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