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Refinery underinvestment exposed by oil crisis, Aramco exec says

June 5, 2026·AGBI

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GCC CONTEXT

Global refinery capacity constraints have periodically emerged as a structural vulnerability in oil markets, particularly when supply disruptions occur or demand surges unexpectedly. For GCC economies—especially Saudi Arabia, which operates significant downstream assets through Saudi Aramco and other entities—refining margins and utilization rates typically respond to gaps between crude production capacity and global processing infrastructure, affecting both energy sector revenues and regional economic planning. Historical patterns show that periods of refinery underinvestment relative to crude output can amplify price volatility and shift competitive dynamics between crude exporters and integrated energy producers with downstream operations.

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