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Rising Risks in Red Sea Impact Oil Shipping Routes and Tighten Physical Markets
Houthi threats against Saudi exports and a fire at Aramco's Yanbu refinery have forced an Asia-bound supertanker to take the longer Suez route, highlighting growing regional risks. The physical oil markets remain tight, with Brent and WTI prices strongly backwardated and options indicating a premium for prices returning to around $100 per barrel.
Date:
27.07.2026 |
Source:
FOR-EX.NEWS
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