Ministry of Oil Attributes Fuel Shortages to Maritime Shipping Disruptions

dijlahpoint - Oil Ministry Spokesperson Salim Al-Rikabi stated that recent security disruptions in regional maritime corridors have directly affected the importation of supplemental fuel shipments required for domestic consumption. Al-Rikabi explained that the ministry secured a contract with a shipping vessel to operate despite current risks, adding that operational measures are underway to increase fuel imports and significantly improve supply levels across filling stations starting today.


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Ministry of Oil Attributes Fuel Shortages to Maritime Shipping Disruptions

Dijlah Point News Editorial Team
04 Sep 2026
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