In response to U.S. support of Israel, the Arab members of OPEC, led by Saudi Arabia, decided to reduce oil production by 5% per month on October 17.
Vastusena sellele, et USA abistas Iisraeli, otsustasid OPECi araabia riikidest liikmed eesotsas Saudi Araabiaga 17. oktoobril vähendada naftatoodangut 5%.