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Iraq turns to Syria for gasoline as Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts fuel supplies

1 source · first seen 23:18 29 Sept · updated 23:18 29 Sept

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  • Iraq has begun importing gasoline through Syria’s Baniyas port
  • The imports are under a three-month agreement amid the Strait of Hormuz closure
  • Hormuz disruption exposes Indian oil importers and refiners to fuel-supply risks

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Shipping through Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb

Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell 96%, while Bab el-Mandeb traffic was at 70% of normal levels. Qatar-linked LNG traffic through Hormuz later picked up despite the conflict.

Tuesday, 29 September

  1. You are here
    Iraq turns to Syria for gasoline as Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts fuel supplies

Monday, 28 September

  1. 2 sources
    Qatar-linked LNG vessel transits through Hormuz increase despite conflict

Thursday, 24 September

  1. Hormuz ship traffic down 96%, Bab el-Mandeb at 70% of normal levels

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