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Aramco oil company helicopter crashes in Saudi Arabia, killing all 14 on board
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
All 14 people on board were killed in Saudi Arabia when a helicopter belonging to the world's largest oil company crashed on Sunday morning, according to the Saudi Ministry of Energy.The accident occurred around 6 a.m. in Ras Tanura, and everyone killed was a Saudi national, the statement said. A...
Key takeaway in Ras Tanura, and everyone killed was a Saudi national, the statement said.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The crash of an Aramco helicopter in Saudi Arabia has significant implications for the global oil market, and by extension, San Antonio 's economy. As a major city in Texas, a state with a substantial oil and gas industry, San Antonio is not immune to fluctuations in oil prices. The disruption to oil supplies caused by the Iran war and the crash of the Aramco helicopter may lead to increased prices at the pump, affecting local commuters and businesses. Furthermore, San Antonio's own energy sector, which includes companies involved in oil and gas production, refining, and transportation, may feel the ripple effects of Aramco's challenges in maintaining stable oil exports. As the investigation into the crash unfolds, San Antonio residents and businesses should be aware of the potential impact on the local economy and the potential for price increases in the coming weeks.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? All 14 people on board were killed in Saudi Arabia when a helicopter belonging to the world's largest oil company crashed on Sunday morning, according to the Saudi Ministry of Energy.The accident occurred around 6 a.m. in Ras Tanura, and everyone killed was a Saudi national, the statement said. A...
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