April 7, 2026 Dollar rises in Baghdad and Erbil Shafaq News The US dollar closed Tuesday’s trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 155,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and […] Iraqi News
April 6, 2026 Iraq Secures Oil Tanker Transit through Hormuz iraq-businessnews In a significant development, Iraq has confirmed cooperation with Iran to allow the passage of Iraqi oil through the Strait of Hormuz, following high-level discussions in Baghdad on Sunday. Iraq’s […] Iraqi News
April 6, 2026 Oil surges as US-Israeli war on Iran pressures supply Shafaq News Oil prices were little changed in choppy trade on Monday, as investors awaited clarity on the status of talks between the U.S. and Iran even as they remained wary about […] Iraqi News
April 6, 2026 Oil prices rise as Hormuz closure persists Shafaq News Oil prices climbed in early trading late Sunday as the Strait of Hormuz remained closed, and markets braced for a US deadline on Iran, raising concerns over supply disruptions, CNBC […] Iraqi News
April 6, 2026 Gold prices rise in Baghdad, stabilize in Erbil markets Shafaq News On Monday, gold prices hovered around 1.02 million IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold prices on Baghdad’s Al-Nahr Street […] Iraqi News
April 6, 2026 Iraq among top three OPEC+ producers under May 2026 quotas Shafaq News Iraq is set to produce 4.326 million barrels per day in May 2026, ranking third among OPEC+ producers under the alliance’s approved output quotas for the month. Saudi Arabia is […] Iraqi News
April 6, 2026 Dollar prices decrease in Baghdad, steady in Erbil Shafaq News The US dollar closed Monday’s trading mixed in Iraq, hovering around 155,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and […] Iraqi News
April 5, 2026 EIA: Iraq’s oil exports to US dip over the week Shafaq News Iraq’s crude oil exports to the United States dropped 130,000 barrels per day (bpd) last week, US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data showed on Sunday. According to the data, Iraqi […] Iraqi News
April 5, 2026 OPEC+ boosts April crude oil supply Shafaq News The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC+) will raise April’s oil production by about 206,000 barrels per day (bpd), continuing supply increases as Middle East tensions linked to the […] Iraqi News
April 5, 2026 Gold prices stabilize in Baghdad, edge lower in Erbil markets Shafaq News On Thursday, gold prices hovered around 1.02 million IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold prices on Baghdad’s Al-Nahr Street […] Iraqi News
April 5, 2026 Gulf nations seek oil routes beyond Hormuz Shafaq News Gulf States are moving to expand oil pipeline routes beyond the Strait of Hormuz, pursuing safer and more flexible export options, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. Citing officials familiar […] Iraqi News
April 5, 2026 Dollar edges lower in Baghdad and Erbil Shafaq News The US dollar closed Sunday’s trading lower in Iraq, hovering around 155,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and […] Iraqi News
April 5, 2026 Iraq resumes oil flows through Hormuz after Iran exemption Shafaq News Iraqi oil tankers began transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday after Iran granted an exemption, as the key shipping route remains largely closed amid the US-Israel-Iran war. Tracking data […] Iraqi News
April 4, 2026 Basrah crude approaches $110, posts strong weekly gains Shafaq News Iraq’s Basrah crude grades recorded solid weekly gains, approaching the $110 per barrel mark despite disruptions to southern exports amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Basrah Heavy crude […] Iraqi News
April 4, 2026 Gold prices rise in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News On Saturday, gold prices hovered around 1.02 million IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, continuing their upward trend, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold prices […] Iraqi News
April 4, 2026 Iraq imports $350M+ in US agricultural goods in 2025 Shafaq News US agricultural exports to Iraq totaled $357 million in 2025, according to data released by the US Department of Agriculture. Combined agricultural and livestock exports reached $375.04 million. Over the […] Iraqi News
April 4, 2026 Iraq loses 3,500 MW as Iran gas supplies drop Shafaq News A sharp drop in Iranian gas supplies has cut Iraq’s electricity generation by about 3,500 megawatts, the Electricity Ministry said on Saturday, attributing the decline to the ongoing US-Israeli war […] Iraqi News
April 4, 2026 Dollar drops in Baghdad, rises in Erbil Shafaq News The US dollar closed Saturday’s trading mixed in Iraq, hovering around 154,500 dinars per 100 dollars. According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and […] Iraqi News
April 4, 2026 Iraqi Cabinet to Consider Settlement with Lukoil iraq-businessnews The Iraqi government has reviewed a proposed settlement with Lukoil following its withdrawal from the West Qurna 2 field. The discussions took place during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, […] Iraqi News
April 3, 2026 Oil jumps 11% as Trump escalates war with Iran Shafaq News U.S. oil prices settled more than 11% higher and Brent soared nearly 8% on Thursday in volatile trading, as traders worried about prolonged disruptions to oil supply the day after […] Iraqi News
April 3, 2026 Japan stocks advance as oil supply fears ease Shafaq News Japan’s Nikkei rose about 1.3% to around 53,100 on Friday as hopes of reopening the Strait of Hormuz eased oil supply concerns linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran. The […] Iraqi News
April 3, 2026 Iraq Stock Market Report iraq-businessnews Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 2nd April 2026. Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. Rabee Securities’ […] Iraqi News
April 2, 2026 Opportunities in Iraq’s Cosmetics Market iraq-businessnews Iraq Cosmetics Market Report 2025: Consumer Insights and Retail Landscape A comprehensive market research report on Iraq’s cosmetics and personal care market in 2025. Based on primary consumer data from […] Iraqi News
April 2, 2026 Iraq begins fuel oil exports via Syria Shafaq News Iraq has started overland exports of fuel oil to Syria, Iraq’s Oil Ministry announced on Wednesday, aiming to support the national economy and provide financial revenues to the state treasury. […] Iraqi News
April 2, 2026 Basrah crude drops over 9% despite global oil rise Shafaq News Basrah crude fell more than 9% on Thursday, diverging from rising global oil prices. Basrah Heavy dropped $10.96, or 9.79%, to $98.46 per barrel, while Basrah Medium fell by the […] Iraqi News
April 2, 2026 Gold prices fall in Baghdad and Erbil Shafaq News On Thursday, gold prices hovered around 1 million IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold prices on Baghdad’s Al-Nahr Street […] Iraqi News
April 2, 2026 Baghdad, Damascus reopen Al-Waleed crossing after 11-year closure Shafaq News Iraq and Syria on Thursday reopened the Al-Waleed border crossing, restoring a key trade route closed since 2014 during the war against ISIS. The crossing, one of four official border […] Iraqi News
April 2, 2026 Dollar rises in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News The US dollar closed Thursday’s trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 154,000 dinars per 100 dollars According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and […] Iraqi News
April 1, 2026 Iraq routes fuel oil exports through Syria Shafaq News Iraq is turning to overland shipments through Syria to move fuel oil abroad, easing pressure on its energy system and limited export options, an oil expert told Shafaq News on […] Iraqi News
April 1, 2026 Gold tops 1.03M dinars in Baghdad as prices climb Shafaq News Gold prices rose in Iraq on Wednesday, with 21-carat imported gold reaching 1.03 million dinars per mithqal in Baghdad markets. According to a Shafaq News survey, wholesale markets on al-Nahr […] Iraqi News
