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A very large crude carrier has made a U-turn in the southern Red Sea after warnings from Houthi rebels in Yemen that they would target ships heading to or from Saudi ports, reports Bloomberg

The reported U-turn of a very large crude carrier in the southern Red Sea signals heightened tensions stemming from warnings by Houthi rebels against ships linked to Saudi ports.

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This development reflects potential disruptions to maritime oil transport, which could lead to increased oil prices, particularly impacting WTI and Brent markets, given the significance of such routes in global supply chains.

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