News Alert: Saudi Arabia's Aramco says attacks halted oil production by about half of kingdom's daily output; U.S. could tap reserves if needed

A statement from state-run oil giant Aramco did not indicate how long the oil production could be curtailed, but it will likely drive up oil prices on world markets. The Department of Energy said it was prepared to tap U.S. emergency oil reserves if necessary to cover supply disruptions. Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for what they described as a drone attack on two of Saudi Arabia's key oil facilities.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Sep 14, 6:55 PM     Saudi Arabia's Aramco says attacks halted oil production by about half of kingdom's daily output; U.S. could tap reserves if needed A statement from state-run oil giant Aramco did not indicate how long the oil production could be curtailed, but it will likely drive up oil prices on world markets. The Department of Energy said it was prepared to tap U.S. emergency oil reserves if necessary to cover supply disruptions. Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for what they described as a drone attack on two of Saudi Arabia's key oil facilities. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071