{
  "id": 172213,
  "title": "Oil prices move higher after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis claim Saudi tanker strike",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/oil-prices-move-higher-after-yemens-iran-backed-houthis-claim-saudi-172213",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-05T11:44:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNBC World",
    "slug": "cnbc-world",
    "url": "https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/05/oil-prices-iran-war-houthis-saudi-tanker.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oil prices climbed on Wednesday following Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militia's claim of attacking a Saudi Arabian tanker in the Red Sea. Brent crude, the global price indicator, was last recorded at $80.15 per barrel, marking a 1% rise, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures for September delivery increased by 0.28% to $75.98. The Houthis stated their missile strike against the tanker occurred near Yanbu, a significant port for Saudi crude oil exports. This development sent shockwaves through markets, casting doubt on the prospects of a potential Middle East ceasefire deal. U.S. Central Command announced via X that the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz, located in Omani waters, remained \"open and free\" for commercial ships, following earlier remarks by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicating a possible deal to open the waterway this week. Oil prices ended around 6% lower on Tuesday due to optimism about the Strait's reopening. Oil prices had been gradually decreasing in recent days after U.S. President Donald Trump canceled a planned strike on Iran in favor of ongoing negotiations.",
  "summary": "Crude prices rose Wednesday after Yemen's Houthis claimed they had struck a Saudi Arabian oil tanker in the Red Sea.",
  "key_points": [
    "Oil prices rise 1% to $80.15 per barrel after Houthi claim of Saudi tanker attack",
    "Houthis strike tanker near Yanbu, a key port for Saudi crude exports",
    "U.S. Central Command confirms Strait of Hormuz remains open for commercial ships"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/172213.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 7,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia prepares military operations as Houthis resume strikes on territory, shipping",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/saudi-arabia-prepares-military-operations-as-houthis-resume-strikes",
        "published": "2026-08-03T11:34:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Yemen's Houthis say they hit airport in Saudi Arabia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/yemens-houthis-say-they-hit-airport-in-saudi-arabia",
        "published": "2026-08-04T10:27:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Yemen's Houthis claim drone strike on Saudi target at Najran Airport",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/yemens-houthis-claim-drone-strike-on-saudi-target-at-najran-airport",
        "published": "2026-08-04T12:04:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Yemen’s Houthis say attacked Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/yemens-houthis-say-attacked-saudi-oil-tanker-in-the-red-sea",
        "published": "2026-08-05T08:22:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNBC",
        "title": "Oil prices move higher after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis claim Saudi tanker strike",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/oil-prices-move-higher-after-yemens-iran-backed-houthis-claim-saudi",
        "published": "2026-08-05T09:53:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hellenic Shipping News",
        "title": "Yemen’s Houthis claim ballistic missile strike on Saudi oil tanker in Red Sea",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/yemens-houthis-claim-ballistic-missile-strike-on-saudi-oil-tanker-in",
        "published": "2026-08-05T10:00:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}