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India's oil routes under pressure as second West Asia chokepoint shuts

India faces intensified energy supply challenges due to choke point closures. Three Saudi oil tankers rerouted in the Red Sea amid Houthi blockade. Non-Saudi tankers bound for India via Bab al-Mandeb have not faced disruptions. India sources oil from alternative locations like Fujairah terminal. Long-term blockades in Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb could significantly hurt India.

24 Jul 2026 12:35 am