The European Union (EU) strongly condemned the attack by the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist militias on the commercial ship (MINERVAGRACHT), which flies the Dutch flag in the Gulf of Aden.
Oil prices rose today, Thursday, ending a three-day losing streak, recovering from their lowest levels in 16 weeks, but expectations of increased supply from "OPEC+" next month limited the gains.
KUWAIT - SABA
The Kuwaiti oil rose up by $1.69 to reach $79.48 per barrel in yesterday's trading, compared to $77.79 in the previous day's trading, according to the price announced by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation.
In global markets, Brent crude futures fell by $1.14 to reach $78.80 per barrel, and US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell by $2.36 to reach $73.55.