Iraq faces worsening fuel crisis

Iraq is facing a severe fuel crisis due to rising demand, security measures, and regional tensions, leading to long lines at gas stations in Baghdad and several governorates. Experts attribute the crisis to the American-Iranian war and the impact of closing the Strait of Hormuz, while the Ministry of Oil cites refinery outages and delays in fuel imports as the causes. The ministry assures the availability of petroleum products and is working to address the shortage, with Iraq currently not planning to export gasoline and instead focusing on achieving self-sufficiency.