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Saudi East-West pipeline closure deepens Asia energy shock
South China Morning PostLO·SA · AE · IN·3 days ago
Oman's producer price index rose 32.7% year-on-year in Q2 2026, driven by a 31.9% increase in oil and gas prices and an 88.2% jump in refined petroleum products. The data reflects elevated energy prices in the Gulf, though it is a lagging indicator and does not signal a new policy shift. The sharp rise in refined product prices may indicate stronger regional refining margins or supply constraints.