Aramco shares rise to record high as oil tops $100 for first time since 2014

Reuters

Published Feb 24, 2022 04:55AM ET

Updated Feb 24, 2022 05:52AM ET

DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Aramco (SE:2222) shares surged as much as 4.2% to a record high 42.25 riyals ($11.26) on Thursday as oil prices breached the $100 a barrel after Russia attacked Ukraine.

Brent crude topped $100 a barrel for the first time since 2014, exacerbating concerns that a war in Europe could disrupt global energy supplies.