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Iraq's SOMO offers rare Basrah crude spot tender

Iraq's state oil marketer SOMO issued a rare spot tender for Basrah crude.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 25, 2026, 6:12 PM UTC.

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An unusual spot sale by a major oil exporter could affect regional crude supply and market signals.

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