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Basrah Crude Surges More Than 18% as Iraqi Oil Prices Jump

Basrah crude prices surged sharply on Thursday, with Iraq’s two main export grades posting gains far above major global benchmarks. The rally pushed Basrah Heavy...

Chinese Refiners Turn to Iraqi Oil as Gulf Supply Routes Disrupt

Chinese refiners are turning to Iraqi crude as disruptions reshape Gulf oil trade. Iraqi crude supplies have gained attention after traders reported major purchases for prompt...

Iraq Negotiates Safe Hormuz Passage for Oil Tankers

Iraq is negotiating with a German shipping company to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The talks focus on transporting Iraqi crude...

Chevron’s Iraq Pivot Gains Momentum as Southern Oil Projects Move Forward

Chevron’s Iraq pivot is gathering pace as the US energy company expands its focus on major oil opportunities in southern Iraq. The shift follows Chevron’s...

Basrah Crude Surges More Than 5% as Iraqi Oil Grades Outpace Benchmarks

Basrah crude prices jumped more than five percent on Wednesday. The sharp rise pushed Iraq’s two main export grades above several major oil benchmarks....

Hormuz Closure Triggers Biggest Oil Supply Shock on Record

The Hormuz oil supply shock has become the largest disruption to global crude supplies in modern history. The closure began in March 2026 and sharply reduced...

Iraq Moves to Secure Safe Hormuz Route for Oil Shipments

Iraq’s Hormuz oil exports face fresh challenges as Baghdad seeks safer passage for crude tankers. The State Organization for Marketing of Oil, known as...

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