Iraq seeks sharp increase in oil production quota amid OPEC+ review

Published: Sep 9, 2026 14:09

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Iraq is seeking a significant increase in its oil production quota as OPEC and its allies assess member capacity and set output ceilings for next year. Sources who asked not to be identified said Iraq, the group's second-largest producer, wants its future production target to be based on 6 million barrels per day, a sharp increase from the current baseline. The process remains confidential, and Iraq's oil ministry has not responded to requests for comment.

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