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油价低迷重创沙特阿美!一季度利润缩水近5% 政府财政雪上加霜
Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-05-12 04:10

Group 1 - Saudi Aramco reported a 4.6% decline in net profit for Q1, amounting to 97.5 billion Saudi Riyals (approximately $26 billion), primarily due to lower crude oil prices [1][3] - The company's total dividend for the quarter decreased to $21.36 billion, down from $31 billion in the same period last year, largely due to a significant cut in performance-linked dividends [3] - The average selling price of crude oil for Saudi Aramco in Q1 was $76.30 per barrel, lower than $83 per barrel in the previous year [4] Group 2 - The ongoing decline in oil prices, with Brent crude trading around $64 per barrel, is significantly below the $92 per barrel needed for Saudi Arabia's fiscal balance, indicating potential financial strain [4] - Major banks and energy institutions have lowered their oil price forecasts for the year, with the U.S. Energy Information Administration predicting an average Brent crude price of $65.85 per barrel [5] - Saudi Arabia's budget deficit could potentially double if oil prices remain around $62 per barrel, leading to increased borrowing, spending cuts, and asset sales [5]