Union of Oil Derivatives Traders and Importers: Continued Ban on Ships based on Saudi Political Agenda

The Union of Oil Derivatives Traders and Importers confirmed that the detention of oil derivatives shipments, preventing them from entering, comes as an implementation of political agendas in which the UN envoy Griffiths plays the most prominent role.

The Union stated in a statement today, Wednesday, that Griffiths refused its request to meet him several times. The Union wanted to present an initiative from the private sector to release oil shipments.

The Union held the United Nations, its envoy and the coalition countries responsible for the siege crime, preventing the entry of oil derivatives for more than 6 months. It stated that the continued siege and seizure of oil derivatives contribute to the prosperity of the black market, which increases the suffering of citizens.

“We have suffered severe loses and are on the verge of bankruptcy due to the continued siege and seizure of oil derivative ships off the port of Hodeidah”, The Union added.