Refinitiv survey shows Saudi Arabia is likely to cut August official selling prices (OSPs) to Asia to four-month lows as Middle East spot crude falls sharply amid rising supply. Arab Light OSP for August is forecast at $1.5–3/bbl over the Dubai/Ahman average, down $6.5–8/bbl from July; other Saudi grades are expected to see comparable reductions. Dubai spot spread this week swung to a $1.64/bbl discount, the weakest in six years.

2026-06-26

Refinitiv survey shows Saudi Arabia is likely to cut August official selling prices (OSPs) to Asia to four-month lows as Middle East spot crude falls sharply amid rising supply. Arab Light OSP for August is forecast at $1.5–3/bbl over the Dubai/Ahman average, down $6.5–8/bbl from July; other Saudi grades are expected to see comparable reductions. Dubai spot spread this week swung to a $1.64/bbl discount, the weakest in six years.