After Hormuz Ban, Houthis To STRANGLE MBS’ Final Oil Lifeline? 'GATE OF TEARS' In SHOCK DANGER

| Apr 01, 2026, 05:24:22 AM | TOI.in
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The global oil market is facing mounting pressure as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz begin to cascade into broader supply risks. While Saudi Arabia temporarily mitigated the impact by rerouting crude exports through its Red Sea port of Yanbu, that workaround is now under threat. The potential expansion of hostilities into the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a critical gateway connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, could significantly disrupt this alternative route. As one of the world’s key energy chokepoints, any instability there would directly impact oil flows heading toward Asia. This development is particularly significant given that Hormuz typically handles a substantial share of global oil trade. With that route constrained, Bab al-Mandeb has effectively become the last major pressure valve in the system. Analysts warn that if this chokepoint is also compromised, oil markets could shift from tight to unstable, with prices potentially rising sharply and supply disruptions becoming more widespread.

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