REFINERY ATTACK: Yemen’s Houthis Say They launched an Attack on Saudi Ras Tanura Oil Refinery
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This report is about oil and refining.
Directly affected
- No company is named in this report.
Indirectly affected
- USO United States Oil Fund+2.7% 30d
United States Oil Fund: its price follows crude oil. Linked by “oil” (oil) in this story.
- XLE Energy Select Sector SPDR+5.6% 30d
Energy Select Sector SPDR: its price follows crude oil. Linked by “oil” (oil) in this story.
- CRAK VanEck Oil Refiners ETF
VanEck Oil Refiners ETF: it holds refiners, whose margins move with fuel prices. Linked by “refinery” (refining) in this story.
- BWET Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF+70.4% 19d
Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF: it tracks tanker freight rates. Linked by “yemen” (tanker shipping) in this story.
- KSA iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF-9.1% 30d
iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF holds stocks listed in Saudi Arabia, which this story is about (“saudi”).
- XOM ExxonMobil Holdings+11.8% 12d
ExxonMobil Holdings (petroleum refining): oil producers' profits rise and fall with crude prices. Linked by “oil” (oil) in this story.
- VLO Valero Energy+11.5% 30d
Valero Energy (petroleum refining): refiners' margins move with crude and fuel prices. Linked by “refinery” (refining) in this story.
- CVX Chevron+6.5% 30d
Chevron (petroleum refining): oil producers' profits rise and fall with crude prices. Linked by “oil” (oil) in this story.
Price reaction, T-5 to T+3
| Ticker | T-5 | T-3 | T-1 | T0 | T+1 | T+2 | T+3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USONo price data for this ticker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| XLE | -2.42% | -2.96% | base | -0.72% | after close | after close | after close |
| CRAKNo price data for this ticker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BWETNo price data for this ticker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| KSANo price data for this ticker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| XOM | -3.61% | -3.44% | base | -0.44% | after close | after close | after close |
| VLONo price data for this ticker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CVX | -2.74% | -2.34% | base | -0.46% | after close | after close | after close |
Closing-price change versus T-1, the last close before the story. T0 to T+3 fill in after each market close. Prices: Alpaca IEX.
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REFINERY ATTACK: Yemen’s Houthis Say They launched an Attack on Saudi Ras Tanura Oil Refinery EnergyNow.com
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How United States Oil Fund (USO) moved across the last 16 energy stories
Those 16 earlier stories put United States Oil Fund (USO) at an average move of -0.66% the next day. Largest gain -0.66%, largest drop -0.66%, from 5 prices.
| Company | When | Average | Largest gain | Largest drop | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Oil Fund (USO) | the next day | -0.66% | -0.66% | -0.66% | 5 |
| United States Oil Fund (USO) | three days later | +0.46% | +0.46% | +0.46% | 5 |
| Select Sector Spdr Tr (XLE) | the next day | -0.41% | -0.41% | -0.41% | 14 |
| Select Sector Spdr Tr (XLE) | three days later | -0.96% | -0.96% | -0.96% | 14 |
- Texas Crude Closes at $101 for the First Time in a Month: Hormuz Mines, Houthi Missiles and Ukraine Drones
- Analyst urges Asian countries to consider imposing sanctions on the Houthis
- Egypt pledges 'all necessary support' to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi militia attacks
- Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles as two pilots die in helicopter crash
- Tanker explosion reported in Strait of Hormuz as Saudi-Houthi clashes continue
- Tanker explodes in Strait of Hormuz as Saudi-Houthi clashes continue
How far United States Oil Fund (USO) has moved since 27 Oct 2026
| Company | When | Move | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevron (CVX) | that day | -0.46% | still updating |
| Chevron (CVX) | three days earlier | -2.34% | final price |
| Chevron (CVX) | five days earlier | -2.74% | final price |
| Select Sector Spdr Tr (XLE) | that day | -0.72% | still updating |
| Select Sector Spdr Tr (XLE) | three days earlier | -2.96% | final price |
| Select Sector Spdr Tr (XLE) | five days earlier | -2.42% | final price |
| ExxonMobil Holdings (XOM) | that day | -0.44% | still updating |
| ExxonMobil Holdings (XOM) | three days earlier | -3.44% | final price |
| ExxonMobil Holdings (XOM) | five days earlier | -3.61% | final price |
Trades by members of Congress and officials in the stocks in this story
- Rep. Kevin Hern sold ExxonMobil Holdings (XOM) (jointly held), worth $100,001 - $250,000 on 31 Aug 2026. That is 57 days before publication. Filed 25 Sep 2026. View the filing.
- Donald J Trump, an executive branch official, bought ExxonMobil Holdings (XOM), worth $250,001 - $500,000 on 31 Jul 2026. That is 88 days before publication. Filed 22 Sep 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Kevin Hern sold Chevron (CVX) (jointly held), worth $15,001 - $50,000 on 23 Sep 2026. That is 34 days before publication. Filed 13 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar bought Chevron (CVX), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 2 Sep 2026. That is 55 days before publication. Filed 7 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Donald J Trump, an executive branch official, bought Chevron (CVX), worth $15,001 - $50,000 on 26 Aug 2026. That is 62 days before publication. Filed 8 Oct 2026. View the filing.
Public disclosure filings, not a recommendation. The filing link is the source document. News use of these reports still sits under 5 U.S.C. § 13107(c).
Where this story sits: Red Sea
Geopolitics Alpha has 83 stories about Red Sea from the past 7 days and 178 stories from the past 30. That is faster than its usual pace over the past month. “REFINERY ATTACK: Yemen’s Houthis Say They launched an Attack on Saudi Ras Tanura Oil Refinery” is tagged to Red Sea.
Who gains and who loses around United States Oil Fund (USO)
Companies mentioned with this story
- USO United States Oil Fund
In “REFINERY ATTACK: Yemen’s Houthis Say They launched an Attack on Saudi Ras Tanura Oil Refinery,” United States Oil Fund (USO) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: United States Oil Fund: its price follows crude oil. Linked by “oil” (oil) in this story
- XLE Select Sector Spdr Tr
In “REFINERY ATTACK: Yemen’s Houthis Say They launched an Attack on Saudi Ras Tanura Oil Refinery,” Select Sector Spdr Tr (XLE) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: Energy Select Sector SPDR: its price follows crude oil. Linked by “oil” (oil) in this story
- CRAK Vaneck Etf Trust
For “REFINERY ATTACK: Yemen’s Houthis Say They launched an Attack on Saudi Ras Tanura Oil Refinery,” Vaneck Etf Trust (CRAK) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: VanEck Oil Refiners ETF: it holds refiners, whose margins move with fuel prices. Linked by “refinery” (refining) in this story
- BWET Amplify Commodity Trust
For “REFINERY ATTACK: Yemen’s Houthis Say They launched an Attack on Saudi Ras Tanura Oil Refinery,” Amplify Commodity Trust (BWET) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF: it tracks tanker freight rates. Linked by “yemen” (tanker shipping) in this story
- KSA Ishares Msci Saudi Arabia Etf
In “REFINERY ATTACK: Yemen’s Houthis Say They launched an Attack on Saudi Ras Tanura Oil Refinery,” Ishares Msci Saudi Arabia Etf (KSA) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF holds stocks listed in Saudi Arabia, which this story is about (“saudi”)
- XOM ExxonMobil Holdings
For “REFINERY ATTACK: Yemen’s Houthis Say They launched an Attack on Saudi Ras Tanura Oil Refinery,” ExxonMobil Holdings (XOM) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: ExxonMobil Holdings (petroleum refining): oil producers' profits rise and fall with crude prices. Linked by “oil” (oil) in this story
- VLO Valero Energy
In “REFINERY ATTACK: Yemen’s Houthis Say They launched an Attack on Saudi Ras Tanura Oil Refinery,” Valero Energy (VLO) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: Valero Energy (petroleum refining): refiners' margins move with crude and fuel prices. Linked by “refinery” (refining) in this story
- CVX Chevron
Chevron (CVX) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence in the 27 Oct 2026 story “REFINERY ATTACK: Yemen’s Houthis Say They launched an Attack on Saudi Ras Tanura Oil Refinery.” Reason on file: Chevron (petroleum refining): oil producers' profits rise and fall with crude prices. Linked by “oil” (oil) in this story
What Red Sea means for United States Oil Fund (USO)
The 27 Oct 2026 story “REFINERY ATTACK: Yemen’s Houthis Say They launched an Attack on Saudi Ras Tanura Oil Refinery” names United States Oil Fund (USO) because of Red Sea.
What ties United States Oil Fund (USO) to the headline is this: United States Oil Fund: its price follows crude oil. Linked by “oil” (oil) in this story
A second company, Select Sector Spdr Tr (XLE), is listed for a different reason: Energy Select Sector SPDR: its price follows crude oil. Linked by “oil” (oil) in this story
What this energy story puts on the calendar
USO traded between 141.82 and 169.96 across 20 sessions. The latest close on file is 166.26. XLE traded between 60.95 and 69.86 across 20 sessions. The latest close on file is 69.64.
How solid the energy case looks
46 out of 100Price not final
“REFINERY ATTACK: Yemen’s Houthis Say They launched an Attack on Saudi Ras Tanura Oil Refinery” scores 46 out of 100. The score uses 1 sources, and 8 linked companies. The price is not final yet.