Fuel Shortage Emerges in Iraq Amid Oil Wealth
Iraq is facing a severe fuel crisis characterized by long queues outside gas stations, despite its abundant oil reserves. The crisis stems from structural problems related to declining production of oil derivatives, where half of refinery outputs are turned into heavy residues of black oil. This leads to a decrease in the production of gasoline and other liquids, despite efforts to inaugurate the Karbala refinery, which has not yet achieved self-sufficiency. The causes include technical malfunctions, overlapping security and political factors, administrative corruption, and delays in developing refinery infrastructure. There is also ongoing reliance on importing gasoline from abroad, especially super and premium types. Solutions require building new refineries, upgrading existing ones, and establishing modern storage facilities. The crisis has persisted for years, primarily due to weak infrastructure and the absence of fundamental reforms.
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