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6 results for “oil blockade”
World TradeThe Veil
The Houthis: a new threat to oil supplies
Yemen-linked Houthis signal capacity to disrupt Red Sea energy flows, risking reroutes, higher costs, and price volatility amid insurance and naval shifts.
- 7 min
- Yemen
World TradeThe Veil
An oil tanker navigates the Strait of Hormuz despite threats from Iran's Revolutionary Guard
A Liberian-flagged tanker transited the Strait of Hormuz using coastal routing and dynamic AIS, avoiding interdiction as nearby ships adjusted course.
- 7 min
- Iran
World TradeThe Veil
Oil jumps after fresh U.S. strikes in Iran revive Strait of Hormuz disruption fears
Crude gains after U.S. strikes in Iran refocus traders on Strait of Hormuz transit risk, insurance costs, and near-term supply tightness.
- 7 min
- Iran
World TradeThe Veil
What medications are at risk as Strait of Hormuz blockade threatens supply chain
Blockade risks APIs, cold-chain drugs, and saline; delays and reroutes may cause hospital gaps within weeks as costs rise and stocks are tapped.
- 7 min
- Iran
World TradeThe Veil
Here's what needs to happen before oil starts flowing through the Strait of Hormuz again
De-escalation, secured corridors, and firm insurance backing are key to resuming tanker traffic amid U.S.–Iran tensions and volatile energy markets.
- 7 min
- United States
World TradeBehind The Veil
Trump removes 25% tariff on India linked to Russian oil in exchange for trade deal
The details of an interim agreement that lowers tariffs on Indian exports to the US from 50% to 18% have been announced
- 8 min
- India