Ministry of Oil Clarifies Causes Behind Fuel Shortages and Confirms Tanker Contract to Restore Supply

mesoiraq - The Iraqi Ministry of Oil clarified that the temporary persistence of long vehicle queues at filling stations is attributable to maritime security disruptions affecting fuel imports through the Strait of Hormuz. Official Ministry Spokesperson Salim Al-Rikabi stated that the ministry contracted a single tanker willing to navigate the strait despite current risks. He highlighted that additional measures are being actively deployed to bolster incoming fuel supplies, ensuring a visible recovery and gradual normalization of fuel availability starting today.