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Saudi Aramco chief says replenishing global oil stockpiles could take two years

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Saudi Aramco's CEO warned it could take up to two years to rebuild global oil inventories, saying the squeeze could worsen as the U.S.-Iran war continues.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:46:10 UTC.

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