Iraqi Government Assures Public of Stable Gasoline Supply Amid Rumors
The Iraqi government has addressed rising concerns about a potential gasoline crisis, confirming that supply levels in the market remain stable and adequate to meet local demand.
On Sunday, February 8, 2026, the Iraqi Ministry of Oil announced that gasoline is readily available across all provinces at competitive prices, refuting claims of a crisis in the market.
Abdul Sahib Al-Hussanawi, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Oil, stated that the country’s daily gasoline production stands at 30 million liters, with a stockpile of 135 million liters, ensuring a continuous supply without interruptions.
In a statement to the Iraqi News Agency (INA), Al-Hussanawi noted that production stability is expected to improve further as the FCC unit at the Basra refinery comes online, which will boost high-octane gasoline production to 4 million liters per day.
He emphasized that these figures are officially verified for February and firmly denied any claims of supply bottlenecks or crises.
Regarding the uptick in demand, Al-Hussanawi indicated that daily consumption has slightly increased to 33.5 million liters, a rise attributed to the holiday season, which has seen more vehicles on the road and increased public outings. He assured that this increase does not strain the supply system.
In conclusion, the Ministry of Oil reiterated that gasoline supply is entirely stable and that it continuously monitors production and distribution to ensure fuel availability in Iraqi markets without any disruptions.
