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Oil prices soar above $108 as Houthis strike Saudi infrastructure

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What happened

Iran-linked rebels force closure of east-west pipeline and capture strategic island in Bab al-Mandab strait Business news – live updates Oil prices have climbed above $108 a barrel after a series of drone attacks forced Saudi Arabia to close its east…

Key facts

  • Iran-linked rebels force closure of east-west pipeline and capture strategic island in Bab al-Mandab strait Business news – live updates Oil prices have climbed above $108 a barrel after a series of drone attacks forced Saudi Arabia to close its east…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:32:50 UTC.

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  1. Petrol and diesel prices hit highest since 2022

  2. Oil prices soar above $108 as Houthis strike Saudi infrastructure

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