Monday, December 18, 2023

Oil Companies Begin To Pause Red Sea Oil Shipments After Houthi Rebel Attacks

BBC: BP pauses all Red Sea shipments after rebel attacks 

Oil giant BP has announced it is pausing all shipments of oil through the Red Sea after recent attacks on vessels by Houthi rebels. 

The firm blamed the "deteriorating security situation" in the region as Iran-backed Houthis target ships they believe are bound for Israel. 

Many freight firms have suspended journeys as the attacks continue. 

BP said it would keep its "precautionary pause under ongoing review" and monitor the region. 

Analysts suggested that if other large oil firms follow suit, oil prices could rise. 

Brent crude, the international benchmark foroil prices, increased to $78.44 per barrel.  

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Update #1: BP latest firm to pause Red Sea shipments as U.S. says it will form international coalition to curb Houthi attacks (CNBC)  

Update #2: BP halts oil shipments through Red Sea following Houthi attacks (Axios)  

WNU Editor: Expect higher oil prices.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

The fact is the USA doesnt have the available muscle to stop the Houthis. Also the Suez closure to commercial traffic doesnt impact the USA at all.
More evidence the USA is leaving policing the middle east.

Anonymous said...

More than enough muscle

Anonymous said...

Absurd chaotic situation where is the UN its galactic intervention?? Oh yes, China bought the UN, that's explained, the owner is in the USA, shame on the world, scammers

Anonymous said...

I think they are winding up for it

Anonymous said...

To much rice wine for zhao

Anonymous said...

But you are correct