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UAE Shuts Ruwais Refinery After Drone Strike Fire

3/10/2026

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  • The United Arab Emirates shut down the Ruwais refinery after a drone strike caused a fire.
  • The refinery can process 922,000 barrels of oil per day.
  • Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is assessing the damage.
  • The incident is part of a regional trend of energy disruptions linked to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.
  • Saudi Arabia and Qatar have also reduced oil production due to similar attacks.