Iraq reroutes fuel oil exports through Syria to bypass Strait of Hormuz
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Iraq, Syria, Jordan
Middle East
June 2026
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Iraq is using trucks to transport fuel oil through Syria and Jordan to avoid the Strait of Hormuz. Syria has become a major export hub for Iraqi fuel oil, accounting for 28% of Middle Eastern volumes in June. The shift is driven by regional tensions and the need to diversify export routes.
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