RIYADH: Saudi Aramco stands to benefit from a post-war surge in oil demand as buyers rebuild depleted inventories once the conflict ends, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Ziad Al-Murshed said. Demand is likely to rise because of the “urgent need” to replenish inventories drawn down due to supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, Al-Murshed told Asharq Bloomberg after the company’s second-quarter earnings beat estimates.

The results come as oil supermajors have reported blowout quarterly profits, benefitting from higher fossil fuel prices amid the Iran war.

Higher prices of refined and chemical products and crude oil boost revenue