Drone Strike Halts Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura Refinery
Mar 2nd 2026
Aramco stopped the 550,000 barrel-per-day Ras Tanura plant on the Persian Gulf coast after a drone strike, with officials pausing output while damage is assessed and markets reacting.
- Aramco halted operations at the Ras Tanura refinery on Monday after a drone strike, according to people familiar with the matter.
- Ras Tanura processes about 550,000 barrels per day and is Saudi Arabia's largest refinery and a key diesel supplier.
- People familiar with the developments said the shutdown was a precaution while officials assess damage.
- Gasoil futures jumped after news of the closure, reflecting immediate market concern.