Iraq’s Oil Minister Basim Mohammed is facing criticism after a session in Parliament where lawmakers said his answers about the country’s oil exports were not convincing.
Qaisar Subkhi, a member of the Parliamentary Oil, Gas, and Natural Resources Committee, said the minister failed to provide clear and satisfactory responses during his appearance before the House of Representatives. According to Subkhi, many MPs expressed dissatisfaction with the explanations given by the minister.
The main controversy centered on Iraq’s oil export figures. Subkhi said the minister told Parliament that Iraq exports more than 4 million barrels of oil per day. However, he argued that this figure is inaccurate and does not reflect the actual export levels.
According to Subkhi, the statement led to a disagreement between the Oil Minister and the Director General of SOMO (State Oil Marketing Organization) during the parliamentary meeting. He claimed that Iraq’s actual oil exports are closer to 2.4 million barrels per day.
Subkhi also noted that Iraq has been among the countries most affected by recent regional developments, which have negatively impacted oil exports and reduced export volumes. He stressed that accurate export data is important for understanding the country’s economic situation and oil revenues.
