
Aramco profits surge as east-west pipeline cushions Gulf disruption
Saudi Aramco posted a 26% rise in Q1 net profit to $33.6 billion on revenue of $115.5 billion, aided by its east–west pipeline that can move up to 7 million barrels per day and bypass disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has kept oil prices elevated near $100 a barrel, while Aramco maintained a quarterly dividend of $21.9 billion. Company CEO Amin Nasser warned that even if Hormuz reopens, it could take months for markets to rebalance, with a risk of longer disruption potentially pushing normalization to 2027.


