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Published 21 May, 2026 11:03am

Saudi Arabia projected to rely heavily on oil for summer energy as gas supplies dwindle

Saudi Arabia is projected to increase its use of imported fuel oil to generate electricity this summer, following a drop in natural gas supplies from oilfields that were shut down after conflict with Iran restricted the country’s oil exports, Reuters reports.

This rising reliance on fuel oil comes as summer heat drives up the demand for air conditioning, dealing a blow to the kingdom’s goals of shifting towards cleaner energy.

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