Iraq is again importing gasoil/diesel, almost a year after saying it has quit with the start-up of the 140,000 b/d Karbala refinery and other capacity additions (MEES, 16 February 2024).

Oil Minister Hayan Abdulghani will soon sign-off a tender award for 700,000-800,000 tons (5.2-5.9mn barrels) covering the remainder of 2025. (CONTINUED - 181 WORDS)