Business & Finance · Published November 4, 2026 at 12:56 PM CST
Saudi Aramco Reports Higher Third-Quarter Profit
Not covered by right-leaning outlets we read.
What everyone agrees on
- Saudi Aramco reported an increase in third-quarter profit.
- Higher oil prices contributed to the profit increase.
Each fact above was reported by outlets on every side that covered this story.
How each side framed it
Left-leaning outlets · 2
Left-leaning outlets emphasized that Aramco's profit grew despite attacks on pipelines and refineries, framing the increase against the backdrop of disruption.
Center-leaning outlets · 1
Center-leaning coverage focused on how the profit surge could ease pressure on the kingdom's finances, citing higher crude volumes and higher prices for refined and chemical products.
Right-leaning outlets · 0
No coverage from the right-leaning outlets we read.
Still disputed
- The New York Times reported a 9% profit increase, while ABC News reported a 35% increase.
- ABC News attributed part of the profit boost to the sale of a stake in a Malaysian company, a factor not mentioned by The Wall Street Journal.
- Left-leaning outlets highlighted attacks on pipelines and refineries as a disruptive factor, which was not mentioned in the center-leaning coverage.
Read the original reporting
- Left ABC News Higher oil prices boost Saudi Aramco profits despite disruption from attacks Free to read
- Left The New York Times Saudi Aramco Profit Jumps Despite Damaging Attacks on Pipelines and Refineries A few free articles a month
- Center The Wall Street Journal Saudi Aramco Profit Surges, Offering Some Relief to Kingdom’s Finances Paywall
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