Asian refiners look to Suez Canal to move Saudi oil
HOUSTON (Reuters) -- Asian refiners are seeking to ship crude oil from Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port through the Suez Canal and around Africa after Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said they would impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia.
The move marks the latest redirection of oil flows due to the US-Israeli war with Iran that has sharply cut supplies, pushing refiners to seek alternative barrels or undertake different routes.
Two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude to Asia reversed course in the Red
Houthi Attacks Disrupt Red Sea Oil Tankers
- Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis announce maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia The Times of Israel —
- Yemen's Houthis declare blockade on Saudi Arabia, raising Red Sea tensions Middle East Eye —
- Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthis say they will block Saudi shipping at Red Sea gateway The Hindu —
- Houthis block Saudi Arabia from transiting Bab el-Mandeb Strait UPI —
- Houthis announce maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia Al Jazeera —