Ministry of Oil Clarifies Fuel Supply Deficit and Confirms Tanker Contract to Secure Supplies

mniraq - The Ministry of Oil spokesperson, Salim Al-Rikabi, explained that the ongoing queues at filling stations stem from disruptions in imported fuel shipments required to meet domestic consumption, caused by recent regional security events and maritime navigation challenges. Al-Rikabi confirmed the ministry's success in contracting a dedicated tanker to transport shipments through the strait despite the risks, highlighting additional comprehensive measures implemented to boost imports and tangibly stabilize supplies starting today.