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New problem shaping up for the oil market as Hormuz remains shut

Houthi forces have seized Perim Island, threatening the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait shipping lane. This development occurs as the Strait of Hormuz faces severe disruptions, impacting global oil flows. Saudi Arabia increasingly relies on the Red Sea route, which is now at risk from these advances. Higher oil and diesel prices reflect the growing strain on the global energy system.

11 Sep 2026 8:10 pm