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Can restore oil exports to pre-war levels if Strait of Hormuz opens in a week: Iraq
short by Ishita Ranganath / on Tuesday, 7 April, 2026
Iraq's state-run Basra Oil Company said that it could restore crude oil exports to around 3.4 million barrels/day within a week, provided the Iran war ends and the Strait of Hormuz reopens, according to Reuters. The ongoing conflict has forced Iraq to reduce its oil production by around 80%, suffering the biggest drop in oil revenue among Gulf oil producers.
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