Saudi Arabia faces a challenge rerouting oil exports due to Houthi attacks. An existing pipeline bypasses the Strait of Hormuz, but a new detour is needed. This new bypass requires additional pipelines and significant diplomatic efforts. The kingdom must now push its oil north to avoid the Bab el-Mandeb strait. Urgent action is required as Houthi attacks have already impacted oil tankers.

Faced with disruptions to its primary oil export routes through the Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb straits driven by Iran and Houthi rebels, Saudi Arabia is...

Houthi actions disrupt Red Sea oil shipments, but the Bab el-Mandeb Strait remains open. Closure by September 30 at 23% YES.

Despite Houthi threats and a declared blockade against Saudi Arabia, oil shipments from Yanbu continue, though many Western tankers are going dark on transponders or rerouting via…