Syria’s Baniyas Port Starts Loading Iraqi Oil for Re-export

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•The Strait of Hormuz reopened in April 2026, enabling Iraq to resume southern oil exports.
•Iraq has exported over 20 million barrels of oil since the Hormuz reopening.
•Baniyas port in Syria began loading Iraqi oil shipments for re-export on April 16, 2026.
•Iraq’s southern oil export halt lasted about one month due to disruptions at Hormuz.
•The resumption of exports through Baniyas increases economic activity at the Syrian port.

▸If Iraq increases oil shipments through Baniyas port Syria could see higher port revenues and greater regional influence in oil logistics.

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The resumption of Iraqi oil exports through new routes may affect global supply, but regional instability could offset price effects.

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