Tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz revive supply risks, split shipping routes
Two tankers were hit near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, snapping a weeks-long run of steadier Gulf shipping. LNG carrier Al Rekayyat, owned by Qatar Gas Transport Co., was struck near Oman’s coast. Security sources said a Saudi-flagged crude tanker, believed to be Wedyan from Bahri, was also damaged off Oman. Dubai — Cash trading wrapped up in Riyadh and Doha. The Saudi Exchange holds its main session from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Riyadh time. Qatar’s open is 9:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Doha time, according to the Qatar Stock Exchange.