Escalating Houthi threats in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz disrupt global oil supply
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Houthi rebels
Red Sea, Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb Strait
July 2026
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Houthi rebel threats in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait are forcing ships to alter routes. Disruptions in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz impact a quarter of global oil supply. Benchmark crude prices are rising due to regional instability.
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