Saudi Oil Tankers Reverse in Red Sea After Houthi Warnings

Several tankers hauling Saudi crude to India and China reversed course in the Red Sea this week after the Houthi group issued new warnings against vessels linked to Israel and its allies, shipping data showed.

The diversions add to the growing disruption in one of the world's busiest oil transit routes. Houthi attacks have forced many tankers to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope, extending voyage times and raising costs. The latest U-turns threaten deliveries to Asia's largest crude importers.

Saudi Arabia is the top supplier to both India and China. Any prolonged disruption could tighten supply and push up global crude prices. Saudi Aramco did not immediately comment on the diversions.