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Oil rises as concerns over Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia eclipse supply recovery

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Iran's move to step up attacks on tankers which are transiting through the Strait of Hormuz has also led to renewed worries over oil supplies among traders.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:29:30 UTC.

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  1. Houthis, Saudi-led forces claim victories as Yemen fighting rages on

  2. Comedian Dave Hughes to stop speaking at Liberal party events over political donation concerns

  3. Two Houthi missiles target Yemen’s Aden International Airport

  4. Middle East live: Houthis target airport in Yemen as Israel marks October 7 anniversary

  5. Residents of kibbutz destroyed in 7 October Hamas-led attacks grapple with how to rebuild

  6. How Netanyahu survived the political fallout from the October 7 attacks

  7. Oil rises as concerns over Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia eclipse supply recovery

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