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Briefing: Oil prices ease as Iraqi and Kurdish authorities agree to export deal
Strategic angle: Oil prices have decreased following an agreement between Iraqi and Kurdish authorities on an export deal.
editorial-staff
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Updated 25 days ago
On March 18, 2026, Iraqi and Kurdish authorities finalized an agreement to facilitate oil exports, a move anticipated to impact regional supply chains.
This agreement is expected to contribute to a stabilization of the oil market, which has been subject to volatility in recent months.
The downward trend in oil prices following the announcement reflects market responses to improved export conditions and potential increases in throughput.