Crude Oil Rises After Houthi Attack on Two Saudi Tankers

U.S. crude oil prices rose by approximately 2% post-market Wednesday to around $88 per barrel following an attack by Iran-backed Houthi rebels on two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, escalating regional tensions.

By Carl Surran, SA News Editor · Seeking Alpha · July 22, 2026, 23:45 UTC

Crude Oil Rises After Houthi Attack on Two Saudi Tankers

Tickers: $USO

Topics: geopolitical_conflict Middle_East oil

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