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  1. Trump ordered a probe into oil pricing practices amid volatility driven by the Iran conflict affecting the Hormuz Strait.
  2. The Iran crisis is affecting economic conditions in Kashmir and driving up global energy prices due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Houthi Attacks Reduce Oil Flow Through Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea

103 reports, 18 independent Updated Sep 21
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What happened

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The Houthis have used military actions to disrupt maritime traffic and oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. Reports indicate that Iran has reduced oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz from 20 million barrels a day to an estimated 5 to 7 million barrels a day. Additionally, drone attacks have rendered the East-West oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia out of service.

From yahoo.com, juancole.com

Why it matters

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The disruption to oil transit routes is creating supply shocks in global markets. The reduction in oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, combined with the pipeline outage, has put pressure on global oil prices.

The Iran crisis is affecting economic conditions in Kashmir and driving up global energy prices due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

From yahoo.com, juancole.com

Who's involved

  • HouthisConducting military attacks and blockades in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz.
  • Saudi ArabiaIts oil transit routes and infrastructure, including the East-West pipeline, are being targeted.
  • HormuzThe maritime chokepoint where oil flow is being significantly reduced.
  • IraqIts oil pipeline infrastructure has been targeted by drone attacks.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Saudi AramcoSpeculative

    Saudi Aramco could face costs related to operational damage to its refinery and storage sites in Jizan.

  • Ministry of OilSpeculative

    The Ministry of Oil might face risks to the operational integrity of the oil sector due to attacks on pipelines in Iraq.

  • Saudi ArabiaSpeculative

    Saudi Arabia could see changes in the cost of its oil exports due to reliance on the Red Sea and pipeline disruptions.

How it developed

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  1. Houthi movement controls Bab al-Mandeb Strait while Iran's war causes major oil shock in Hormuz.Sub-event
  2. Futures prices reflect global supply shocks as oil flow through Hormuz is threatened due to attacks on transit infrastructure.Sub-event
  3. Drone attacks target an oil pipeline in Iraq as Houthis advance along the Red Sea coast.1 source
  4. Houthi blockades target oil shipments into Iran.1 source
  5. Houthis struck Saudi oil sites in Jizan, expanding attacks to disrupt the Strait of Hormuz.1 source
  6. Iran requested Houthi rebels to begin attacks in the Red Sea shipping lanes.Sub-event
  7. Attacks are raising security risks in the Red Sea, impacting oil transit routes through the Middle East and relying on infrastructure like Saudi Aramco.Sub-event
  8. Iran threatened trade obstruction in Hormuz; Houthis banned Israeli ships in Red Sea.1 source
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  1. Accusations detail Houthis' alleged role as an arm of Iran's Revolutionary Guard.1 source
  2. Iran leverages Houthis to disrupt shipping and control oil flow in the Red Sea.1 source

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