Saudi Aramco Makes More Money

May 10, 2026, 15:58
GlobalFinance

Introduction

Saudi Aramco says it made a lot of money in the first three months of 2026. The company used a big pipe to move oil during a war.

Main Body

Aramco made 33.6 billion dollars. This is more money than people expected. Oil prices went up because the US and Iran started a war. Ships could not move oil through the Strait of Hormuz. To fix this, Aramco used a long pipe. This pipe moves oil to the Red Sea. The pipe is helpful, but it cannot move all the oil that ships usually carry. The company gave 21.9 billion dollars to its owners. The Saudi government owns most of the company. They use this money to pay for things in their country.

Conclusion

Aramco is strong and has money. But the world needs the war to end so ships can move oil again.

Learning

πŸ’° Money Talk: How to say 'More' and 'Less'

In this text, we see how to describe amounts of money and things.

The Simple Pattern:

  • More than β†’ Use this when something is bigger/higher.
    • Example: "More money than people expected."
  • Most of β†’ Use this for the biggest part of a group.
    • Example: "The Saudi government owns most of the company."

πŸ› οΈ Action Words (Verbs)

Look at how the text uses simple actions to describe a business:

  1. Made (Money) β†’\rightarrow Earned profit.
  2. Gave (Money) β†’\rightarrow Paid the owners.
  3. Move (Oil) β†’\rightarrow Transport from A to B.

Quick Tip: If you want to reach A2, stop using complex words. Instead of saying "The company generated revenue," just say "The company made money."

Vocabulary Learning

company
An organization that makes or sells goods or services
Example:The company hired new staff.
money
The value used for buying goods and services
Example:She saved money for a new bike.
pipe
A long, hollow tube used for transporting liquids
Example:The plumber fixed the broken pipe.
move
To change the position of something
Example:Please move the chair to the corner.
oil
A liquid used for fuel or cooking
Example:They pumped oil from the well.
war
A conflict between countries or groups
Example:The war ended after years of fighting.
billion
A number equal to one thousand million
Example:The company earned a billion dollars last year.
prices
The amount of money charged for goods
Example:The prices of fruits have increased.
Strait
A narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies
Example:The Strait of Hormuz is an important shipping route.
helpful
Providing assistance or support
Example:The guide was very helpful during the tour.
owners
People who own something
Example:The owners of the house renovated it.
government
The group that runs a country
Example:The government announced new policies.
pay
To give money in exchange for goods or services
Example:He will pay for the ticket.
strong
Having power or strength
Example:She is a strong swimmer.
world
The planet Earth and all its people
Example:The world is changing quickly.
needs
Things that are necessary or required
Example:Everyone needs food and water.
end
The final part of something
Example:The movie has a surprising end.
again
Once more, another time
Example:We will try again tomorrow.