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
April 1, 2026 IEA: Middle East war erases 12M barrels daily Shafaq News Major disruptions to Middle East energy infrastructure have already withdrawn more than 12 million barrels per day (bpd) from global oil supply, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reported on Wednesday, […] Iraqi News
April 1, 2026 USD/IQD exchange rates fall in Baghdad and Erbil Shafaq News The US dollar closed Wednesday’s trading lower in Iraq, hovering around 154,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya […] Iraqi News
April 1, 2026 Nearly 300 Iraqi fuel trucks cross into Syria via Al-Tanf Shafaq News The first convoy of Iraqi fuel oil arrived in Syria through the Al-Tanf crossing on Wednesday, heading toward the Baniyas oil terminal, a Syrian official told Shafaq News. Safwan Sheikh […] Iraqi News
March 31, 2026 Gold prices rise in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News On Tuesday, gold prices hovered around 995,000 IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold prices on Baghdad’s Al-Nahr Street recorded […] Iraqi News
March 31, 2026 Gold prices rise in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News On Tuesday, gold prices hovered around 995,000 IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold prices on Baghdad’s Al-Nahr Street recorded […] Iraqi News
March 31, 2026 Basrah crudes climb despite global losses Iraq’s Basrah crude advanced about 6% on Tuesday, amid a decline in global oil markets. Basrah Heavy crude rose by $6.33, or 6.02%, to $111.43 per barrel, while Basrah Medium […] Iraqi News
March 31, 2026 USD/IQD exchange rates edge lower in Baghdad and Erbil Shafaq News The US dollar closed Tuesday’s trading lower in Iraq, hovering around 155,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya […] Iraqi News
March 30, 2026 Oil surges as Houthi attacks widen Middle East conflict Shafaq News Oil prices extended gains on Monday, with Brent headed for a record monthly rise, after Yemeni Houthis launched their first attacks on Israel over the weekend, widening the U.S.-Israel war […] Iraqi News
March 30, 2026 Gold prices rise in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News On Monday, gold prices hovered around 990,000 IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold prices on Baghdad’s Al-Nahr Street recorded […] Iraqi News
March 30, 2026 Airspace closure costs Iraq $360K daily Shafaq News Iraq is losing an estimated $360,000 per day due to the suspension of overflights across its airspace, totaling about $10.8 million per month, according to the Eco Iraq Observatory on […] Iraqi News
March 30, 2026 USD/IQD exchange rates edge higher in Baghdad and Erbil Shafaq News The US dollar closed Monday’s trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 155,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya […] Iraqi News
March 30, 2026 Cash dominates payments in Iraq despite rise in bank cards Shafaq News Cash transactions remain the preferred method of payment for many Iraqis despite the expansion of banking cards and digital applications, as concerns over trust and system stability continue to limit […] Iraqi News
March 30, 2026 Iraq and US to Expand Joint Security Coordination iraq-businessnews Iraq and the United States have agreed to establish a High Joint Coordination Committee to strengthen bilateral cooperation across security, political and economic areas. The decision was announced following the […] Iraqi News
March 30, 2026 Iraq Warns Against Unlicensed Investment Firms iraq-businessnews The Iraqi Securities Commission (ISC) has renewed its warning to the public against dealing with unlicensed companies falsely claiming links to the Iraq Stock Exchange or other official entities. The commission said […] Iraqi News
March 29, 2026 Shipping crisis halts rice exports to Iraq Shafaq News Surging freight rates and a shortage of containers have disrupted global rice trade, with shipments to Iraq from Asia now halted, according to S&P Global’s Platts. A Bangkok-based trader reported […] Iraqi News
March 29, 2026 Dollar rises in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News The US dollar opened Sunday’s trading higher 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
March 29, 2026 Gold prices steady in Baghdad, Erbil Shafaq News On Sunday, gold prices held ground in Baghdad and Erbil markets, hovering near 980.000 IQD per mithqal, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold prices on Baghdad’s Al-Nahr […] Iraqi News
March 29, 2026 Iraq oil exports to US rise to 270,000 bpd Shafaq News Iraq’s oil exports to the United States rose to 270,000 barrels per day last week, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), marking a sharp increase compared to the […] Iraqi News
March 29, 2026 Iraq held 5.2% of global oil output in 2025 Shafaq News Iraq ranked second among Arab oil producers in 2025 with a 5.2% share of global output, according to Visual Capitalist. Saudi Arabia led with 11.26%, followed by the UAE (4.52%), Kuwait […] Iraqi News
March 29, 2026 USD/IQD exchange rates climb in Baghdad and Erbil Shafaq News The US dollar closed Sunday’s trading higher in Iraq, hovering near 155,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya […] Iraqi News
March 29, 2026 Hormuz Closure: Iraq Pivots North iraq-businessnews From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq pivots north as Strait of Hormuz closure forces rethink on […] Iraqi News
March 28, 2026 Baghdad suspends Jordan oil flow for second month Shafaq News- Baghdad Iraq has halted crude oil shipments to Jordan for a second consecutive month, with both sides awaiting a renewed agreement after the previous memorandum expired, an energy […] Iraqi News
March 28, 2026 Gold prices rise in Baghdad, Erbil markets On Saturday, gold prices hovered around 980,000 IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold prices on Baghdad’s Al-Nahr Street recorded […] Iraqi News
