Yemen tensions threaten global energy supply via Bab al-Mandeb strait

An escalation of fighting in Yemen and a potential Houthi blockade of the Bab al-Mandeb strait could deliver a new shock to the global energy market. The strait is a critical chokepoint for oil and gas shipments between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Analysts warn that any disruption there could sharply drive up world energy prices.

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