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Iraq Cuts Oil Output by 80% as Storage Fills and Strait of Hormuz Exports Stay Blocked

Iraq Cuts Oil Output by 80% as Storage Fills and Strait of Hormuz Exports Stay Blocked

According to the source, Iraq reduced production sharply as storage capacity filled up while exports through the Strait of Hormuz (vital oil shipping chokepoint) remained disrupted by conflict.

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The claim is corroborated by a Reuters exclusive and detailed reports from BlockBeats. The data shows a drop from 4.3 million barrels per day (bpd) to 800,000 bpd, which is an ~81% reduction. The cause is cited as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the ongoing Iran conflict, leading to full storage tanks in Iraq.
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  • Strait of Hormuz: A major maritime oil transit route linking the Persian Gulf to global markets, where disruptions can quickly affect energy exports and prices.