यमन-इजरायल पर हूतियों के हमले से गहराया संकट, तेल और LNG की कीमतों में भारी इजाफा – houthi attacks yemen israel global trade oil supply crisis increase ntc drmt
On March 28, Yemen’s Shia political and military organization ‘Ansar Allah’ (Huthis) fired missiles and drones at Israel. In this way the Houthis became directly involved in the Iran-Israel war. The Houthis have said they will continue attacks in support of their allies such as Palestine, Lebanon, Iraq and Iran.
Houthi rebels yemen It occupies the Red Sea coastline including its capital Sana’a and the north-western part. The Houthis also have the ability to influence the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.
This narrow passage connects the Indian Ocean with the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. This route is considered a lifeline for trade between Asia and Europe. About 15 percent of global trade passes through this route, which includes oil, gas and everyday goods.
About 20 percent of the world’s energy trade passes through the already restricted Strait of Hormuz. Experts believe that if both these sea routes are disrupted, about one-fourth of the world’s maritime trade will be in trouble.
According to a report in Gulf News, after many ships were targeted, shipping companies are having to change the route of their ships and go around Africa. Due to this, the travel time has increased by two weeks and there has been a huge increase in the transportation cost. Along with this, there is also delay in delivery of goods.
Egypt is also suffering huge economic losses due to reduced traffic in the Suez Canal. Due to tension in the Middle East, the supply of oil and LNG has been badly affected. Statistics show that the movement of oil through this route has reduced from 93 lakh barrels per day in 2023 to only 41 lakh barrels in 2024.
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Tremendous rise in crude oil prices
Between the end of 2024 and the first half of 2025, LNG shipments dropped to almost zero. On Monday, after the latest attacks by Houthis on Israel, a huge jump was seen in the prices of crude oil. Brent crude increased by $ 3.20 or 2.8% and reached $ 114.35 per barrel. US West Texas Intermediate rose $1.87, or 1.9%, to $101.51.
This step of Houthis has created a new crisis of inflation and supply chain for the whole world.
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