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U.S. imports of Iraqi crude oil fell to a multi-decade low, reaching zero in several summer weeks due to Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions.
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Who
U.S. Energy Information Administration and Iraq oil producers
What
U.S. imports of Iraqi crude oil fell to a multi-decade low, reaching zero in several summer weeks due to Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions.
When
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:30:00 GMT · 17m ago
Where
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Why
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz choked international shipments and forced production cuts, as the northern pipeline through Kurdistan is limited to 500,000 barrels per day.
What to watch
Subsequent EIA petroleum status reports detailing U.S. inventory draws and Strait of Hormuz shipping security metrics.
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How this affects you
U.S. refiners dependent on heavy Middle Eastern crude must substitute alternative grades, sustaining elevated domestic fuel price pressures. Prolonged blockades of the Strait of Hormuz threaten structural supply deficits for OPEC's second-largest producer.
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2 events in this thread- Currently Reading17m agoU.S. imports of Iraqi crude oil fell to a multi-decade low, reaching zero in several summer weeks due to Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions.
- Markets & Energy2h 37m agoStruck a bilateral deal to increase Iraqi crude oil exports through a transport corridor along the coast of Oman, bypassing disruption.Open article