Published: Mar 14, 2026, 03:30 IST | Updated: Mar 14, 2026, 03:30 IST
A growing number of supertankers are reportedly building up in the Red Sea as Saudi Arabia races to bypass the Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional tensions.
The shift in shipping routes comes as energy exporters look for alternatives to the strategic waterway, one of the world’s most critical oil transit chokepoints. Increased tanker movement through the Red Sea highlights the impact of the ongoing conflict on global energy logistics and maritime trade.
Energy markets are closely watching developments as changes in tanker routes could affect oil supply flows and shipping costs worldwide.