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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Joanna Partridge

Saudi Aramco to increase oil production to meet global demand

Ras Tanura oil refinery and terminal
Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal. Photograph: Ahmed Jadallah/Reuters

Saudi Arabia’s state oil company said it would increase spending on oil production to meet rising global demand, as it reported a doubling of profits in 2021.

Saudi Aramco – the world’s largest oil exporter and one of the world’s most profitable companies – said its net profit increased by 124% to $110bn (£83bn) in 2021, compared with $49bn a year earlier.

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