Oil prices could climb above $115-$120 should flows be disrupted, consultant says; Saudi crude shipments to Asia could face longer routes; Asian refiners could face delays of around a month for Yanbu cargoes, Kpler analyst says

July 20 : Oil prices were steady on Monday, pulling back from earlier highs as price pressure from hopes of renewed U.S.-Iran negotiations was countered by Yemen's Houthis…

Satellite view of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a vital trade route linking the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Suez Canal, and Mediterranean.Gallo Images | Orbital Horizon |…

By Nayera Abdallah, Eman Abouhassira and Enas AlashrayDUBAI/CAIRO, July 20 (Reuters) - Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they were imposing a naval blockade on Saudi…

Houthis declared a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia targeting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Here's how the oil supply shock could ripple into crypto markets.

After the Strait of Hormuz disruptions, a fresh threat to the world's oil supply has emerged with the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen announcing a maritime blockade against…

Houthis impose maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, raising concerns over oil supply. Successful targeting of shipping by July 31 at 48.5% YES.

The Iran-backed group said the maritime embargo on the Gulf's biggest crude exporter would be effective immediately.

Oil prices could climb above $115-$120 should flows be disrupted, consultant says; Saudi crude shipments to Asia could face longer routes; Asian refiners could face delays of…

The Bab el-Mandeb connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and is a key route for crude and fuel shipments moving between the Middle East, Europe and Asia

Houthi rebels block Saudi shipping in the Red Sea. Targeting shipping by July 31 at 49.5% YES; by August 31 at 62.5% YES.

A Houthi blockade could disrupt Saudi oil flows through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, leaving Asian buyers with fewer options.

The Houthis previously announced that a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia had been imposed

A successful effort to shut the Bab el-Mandeb Strait would strike at one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes

By Jana Choukeir, Nayera Abdallah and Elwely ElwellyDUBAI, July 21 (Reuters) - Two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude to Asia reversed course in the Red Sea on Tuesday after threats…

Saudi Arabia has condemned the Houthi naval blockade that could impact oil flow to importers of Saudi oil.

Two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude for India and China changed course. Houthi militia warned shipping companies against loading or unloading cargo at Saudi ports. This…

"This scenario assumes Gulf output only fully recovers by Dec27, supported by pipeline extensions."

Houthis declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia on July 20, 2026, sending tankers into U-turns and threatening oil prices above $100

Houthi attacks are expanding the Middle East conflict into the Red Sea, forcing tankers to reroute and pushing Brent above $91 amid growing fears of prolonged supply disruptions.

If shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is disrupted Saudi Arabia would face increased security costs and reduced flexibility in export shipments, Ahmed Nagi added