Prețul petrolului sare în aer. Rebelii Houthi din Yemen declară blocadă maritimă asupra Arabiei Saudite • Newsweek România

The Houthi rebels in Yemen have declared a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia, impacting global oil transport routes. This announcement follows recent tensions and attacks between the Houthis and Saudi forces. The Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a crucial shipping lane, could see significant disruptions, potentially affecting 25% of the world's oil supply. The situation escalates amid ongoing conflicts involving the US, Israel, and Iran, raising concerns over global energy markets. Analysts predict a potential economic shock due to fuel shortages.