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Iraqi oil production continues edging higher in October

Nationwide crude output has risen steadily since May as the OPEC-plus group has relaxed quotas.
A worker with the state-run Iraqi Drilling Company performs reclamation work at the West Qurna 1 oil field in Basra, in October 2025. (Photo credit: IDC)

Qayarah field resumes production

After more than a year offline, the Ninewa province heavy oil field is producing about 10,000 bpd, with output trucked to Kirkuk.

Cabinet files legal challenge to 2021 budget

Kadhimi's government is seeking to strike down budget provisions added by Parliament, including new financial rules for state-owned oil companies and fuel import taxes.