Oil Hits $100 After Houthi Strikes Force Saudi Arabia to Halt Energy Operations

Oil Hits $100 After Houthi Strikes Force Saudi Arabia to Halt Energy Operations

Saudi Arabia has suspended operations at several energy facilities in the kingdom’s southern region following a series of attacks claimed by the Iran-backed Houthi militant group, sending Brent crude oil surging toward the $100-per-barrel mark [237764][237662][237762].

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The disruption has reignited fears of supply shortages from one of the world’s largest oil exporters, with traders pushing prices to their highest level in weeks [237762][237601]. The affected facilities are located near the Yemeni border, an area that has been a frequent flashpoint in the ongoing conflict between the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthi movement [237764][237662]. Saudi officials have not specified the extent of the damage or when operations might resume [237764][237762].

The price spike weighed on global stock markets, as investors braced for higher energy costs to squeeze corporate margins and fuel inflation [237662][237675]. Analysts noted that any sustained closure of key shipping routes, including the nearby Strait of Hormuz, could have immediate global consequences [237675][237601]. The situation remains fluid, with markets watching for any official confirmation from Saudi authorities or potential retaliatory actions [237662].

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