WTI crude oil futures jumped over 2% after Iran-aligned Houthi rebels claimed a missile strike on a major Saudi Arabian oil refinery. [1, 2, 3, 7] This attack has reignited market concerns over the security of energy infrastructure in the world's largest oil-exporting region, leading to fears of potential supply disruptions. [2, 3, 4, 12] The upward price movement was further supported by data indicating a larger-than-expected decrease in U.S. crude oil inventories. [2, 7]