Houthi forces, also known as Ansar Allah, attacked Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure on September 20, 2026. The strikes targeted oil depots near Riyadh’s airport. These actions retaliate for recent Saudi military operations in Sanaa.
This escalation follows a volatile week for crude markets. Saudi Arabia recently restored operations by rerouting shipments after an earlier attack disabled the East-West pipeline. These new strikes on different targets intensify supply risks for global traders.
Markets remained closed during the weekend attacks. Analysts expect significant volatility for WTI and Brent prices when trading resumes. The incident highlights persistent threats to Saudi infrastructure despite existing logistical workarounds.