Trump says Houthis trying to drive up oil prices ahead of US midterm elections

3 SOURCES CONFIRMED · FIRST SEEN 2026-10-13 16:38 UTC · LAST UPDATE 2026-10-14 04:25 UTC

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DIRECTION▲ Bullish

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STORY SIZE11 RECORDS

FIRST SEEN2026-10-13 16:38 UTC

LAST UPDATE2026-10-14 04:25 UTC

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01 THE MACHINE READ

WHY IT MATTERS.

Houthi attacks on shipping raise supply-disruption risk, supporting crude prices.

Red Sea tensions add oil risk premium

CATALYST TO WATCH

Further attacks or shipping disruptions

MAIN RISK

De-escalation removes risk premium

02 THE STORY SO FAR

THE RECORD, IN ORDER.

UPDATED 11 TIMES · FIRST 2026-10-13 15:53 UTC · LAST 2026-10-14 04:25 UTC

2026-10-13 15:53 UTCCommodityTrump: Houthis 'behaving very badly,' striking Saudi Arabia to drive up oil prices

2026-10-13 16:38 UTCCommodityTrump says Houthis trying to drive up oil prices ahead of US midterm electionsCURRENT RECORD

2026-10-13 17:29 UTCCommodityHouthi attacks target airports, oil facilities

2026-10-13 19:35 UTCCommodityTrump says Houthis trying to increase oil prices before US elections

2026-10-13 23:45 UTCNewsTrump Hints At Possible Meeting With North Korean Leader

2026-10-14 00:06 UTCNewsIran shifting tactics to step up attacks on shipping before US vote, officials say

2026-10-14 00:20 UTCCommodityIran uses oil prices as leverage in 'game of chess' with Trump ahead of US midterms

2026-10-14 00:47 UTCNewsTrump: Iran has highest inflation in the world

2026-10-14 01:53 UTCCommodityTrump says Houthis trying to drive up oil prices at 'Iran's behest'

2026-10-14 02:08 UTCCommodityIran Changes Tactics, Targets Shipping to Keep Oil Prices High and Hurt Trump’s Midterm Prospects

2026-10-14 04:25 UTCCommodityIran Wants Higher Oil Before the Midterms: Can Trump Stop $100 Crude?

03 WHO'S INVOLVED

ENTITIES ON FILE.

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04 RECEIPTS

THE SOURCE RECORD.

2 SOURCES CONFIRMED

№ 01googlenewsnews.google.com · CONFIRMING2026-10-13 16:38 UTCOPEN RECEIPT →

№ 02googlenewsnews.google.com · PRIMARY2026-10-13 16:38 UTCOPEN RECEIPT →

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