Market Chatter: Saudi Aramco Mulls Discount on Oil Transfers Off Oman

12:56 AM EDT, 09/29/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (SASE:2222), d/b/a Saudi Aramco, is in talks with some Asian refiners about potential discounts to its official selling prices, or OSPs, amid rising freight costs, Reuters reported Monday, citing five people familiar with the matter. The state-owned oil major may implement a discount of $9 per barrel this week on ship-to-ship transfers off Oman. Saudi Aramco declined to comment when reached by MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)