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Refinery underinvestment exposed by oil crisis, Aramco exec says

June 6, 2026·AGBI

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GCC CONTEXT

Global refining capacity constraints have historically amplified margin volatility in downstream energy sectors across GCC markets, particularly when crude supply disruptions occur; Saudi Aramco and regional refiners have faced recurring cycles of capex deferral during commodity downturns, creating structural mismatches between crude processing demand and available capacity. Refinery utilization rates in the Gulf directly influence petrochemical feedstock availability and export competitiveness, with underinvestment episodes typically correlating with periods of elevated energy prices and compressed downstream profitability in regional equity and fixed-income markets.

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