Iraqi Oil Exits US Market
Last week, Iraqi oil imports to the American market came to a halt due to increased insurance costs and shipping failures resulting from security disturbances in the Gulf, reaching zero. The Ministry of Oil confirmed that this decline is temporary and does not reflect a decreased attractiveness of Iraqi oil; rather, it is due to the current geopolitical and logistical circumstances that have led to higher costs and incidents. Experts explained that Iraq continues to diversify its export routes, as the majority of its exports depend on southern ports. There are also nearby geographic alternatives to the United States, such as Canadian and Venezuelan oils, which have become more cost-competitive. Data indicates that U.S. imports of Iraqi oil reverted to zero last week, despite the country's total daily consumption being around 20 million barrels, with Iraq remaining one of the largest oil suppliers despite the current conditions.
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