Oil prices steady amid West Asia conflict concerns
Oil prices steadied as US-Iran hostilities escalate, with the Houthis threatening Saudi maritime traffic in the Red Sea. The Saudi Foreign Ministry pledged to protect shipping routes, which could influence oil supply and pricing.
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Oil prices steadied after two days of gains as tensions escalated in West Asia. The US continues its strikes against Iran, while Yemen's Houthi militants threaten Saudi maritime traffic in the Red Sea with a blockade. The Saudi Foreign Ministry has vowed to protect shipping routes under international law. ⚓️
• US strikes enter 10th day
• Houthi ban threatens crude exports
• Saudi Arabia to safeguard maritime routes
These developments may impact oil supply and pricing in the short term.
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