What is the new expected restart date for Saudi Aramco's Jazan refinery, and what caused the delay?

According to IIR Energy, Saudi Aramco has delayed the restart of its Jazan oil refinery to late August, specifically tentatively scheduled for August 30 — roughly two weeks later than originally planned. The delay follows a weekend attack on the facility by Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen; the Saudi energy ministry confirmed a fire at the site, and a person familiar with the matter stated the blaze impacted one crude storage tank.

How is the Jazan refinery disruption affecting global diesel markets?

Disruptions to oil refineries in the Middle East — including the Jazan incident — and Russia are straining the global diesel market, as fallout from both the Iran war and Moscow’s ongoing war with Ukraine combine to squeeze supplies; consequently, European and US diesel futures both jumped on Monday.

Saudi Aramco Delays Jazan Plant Restart to Late August, IIR Says

Aug 10, 2026

Saudi Aramco delayed restarting its Jazan refinery to late August after a Houthi attack, according to IIR Energy. The incident exacerbates global diesel supply strains amidst Middle East and Russia disruptions.

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