Brent crude oil steadied around $63 a barrel on Tuesday, not far below the 2015 high, supported by worries that a civil war in Yemen could destabilize the Middle East, affecting oil supplies. Oil has climbed around 15 percent this month due to concern over the conflict in Yemen, Saudi Arabia’s southern neighbor. The seaways around Yemen are some of the most important for the international oil trade with access points to the Red Sea and Suez Canal as well as the Middle East Gulf. The U.S. navy said on Monday it had sent an aircraft carrier and a guided-missile cruiser into nearby waters. Brent hit a 2015 high of almost $65 a barrel on April 16, up more than 40 percent from a January low just above $45. Prices have also been supported by speculation over falling U.S. output after data showing the number of […]