Saudi Arabia’s budget deficit revised down as oil price hike improves outlook


Issue 1135 - 14 Oct 2021 | 1 minute read

The government expects state revenues to reach SR930bn ($248bn) this year, around 10% higher than originally outlined in the 2021 budget, according to the preliminary budget statement for 2022. Higher oil revenues are the main factor behind the change.

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