Bullish
Brent Crude Oil surges over $108 amid Saudi pipeline attack and Houthi port seizure
Brent Crude Oil prices have risen above $108 per barrel following a drone attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline and the Houthi rebels' capture of the strategic port city of Mokha. These developments have intensified concerns over global oil supply disruptions, particularly through critical maritime chokepoints.
Key points
- Saudi Arabia shuts down East-West pipeline after drone attack
- Houthi rebels seize Mokha port, controlling Bab al-Mandab Strait
- Brent Crude Oil prices climb over $108 per barrel
Sources
- What the closure of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline could mean for oil flowsAssociated Press · September 15, 2026
- Houthi control of Bab al-Mandab Strait poses new threat to global economyLe Monde · September 15, 2026
- Oil prices continue surge, rising 3% amid Saudi pipeline outage after attackReuters · September 14, 2026
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