Saudi Arabia's Defence Ministry says a drone has fallen on the Samref refinery, currently assessing the damage

A drone incident at the Samref refinery raises concerns regarding energy security in the region.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 19 Mar 2026, 08:46 UTCOn the live feed at 08:26 UTC — 11 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Depending on the extent of the damage, this could impact oil supply and push WTI prices higher, as geopolitical tensions often lead to a risk-off sentiment in the commodities market. Traders should monitor for updates on the damage assessment and any potential disruption to refinery operations.

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