Saudis Cut July Oil Prices to Asia, Though Still at Decades High

Saudi Arabia cut the official selling price of its main crude grade to Asia for a second straight month, signaling some easing in pricing even as the premium to its largest market remains near multi-decade highs. The move is notable for crude benchmarks and Asian refiners, but the article provides no evidence of a major demand shock or broader market disruption.

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Saudi Arabia cut the official selling price of its main crude grade to Asia for a second straight month, signaling some easing in pricing even as the premium to its largest market remains near multi-decade highs. The move is notable for crude benchmarks and Asian refiners, but the article provides no evidence of a major demand shock or broader market disruption.