Iraq Weighs Syrian Route for Crude Exports to Bypass Hormuz, Report Says
Truck shipments of Iraqi crude could begin by mid-October via Syria's Mediterranean port of Baniyas, according to a report citing Syria's oil sector.
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Iraq is looking at a route through Syria to export crude oil and bypass the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report cited by Anadolu Agency.
The report says truck shipments could begin as early as mid-October, expanding on existing fuel oil transit through Syria's Mediterranean port of Baniyas. The head of Syria Petroleum told Bloomberg about the plan, according to the report.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key chokepoint for global oil shipments, and alternative routes have drawn increased attention amid regional tensions that have periodically raised concerns about disruptions to traffic through the strait. A Syrian overland route would allow Iraqi crude to reach Mediterranean markets without transiting the strait.
Further details on shipment volumes, pricing, or the long-term scale of the planned route were not included in the report.
Sources
- Iraq looks to Syrian route for crude exports to bypass Hormuz: Report — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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