What specific change did Saudi Aramco make to its Arab Light oil price for Asia, and how did it compare to market expectations?

Saudi Aramco cut its Arab Light oil price for delivery to customers in Asia next month by 50 cents a barrel to $2 a barrel less than the regional benchmark, according to a price list seen by Bloomberg; this move contrasted with traders’ expectations in a Bloomberg survey, who had anticipated that the Saudi producer would leave its flagship price level unchanged.

What is the current status of Saudi Aramco’s crude exports, and how does it compare to its normal level?

Saudi Aramco has sustained crude exports at about 5 million barrels a day, as stated by CEO Amin Nasser on an earnings conference call, which represents approximately 70% of the company’s normal level of shipments.

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