Can Iraq Really Replace Saudi as ME's Top Oil Producer?
A new analysis on OilPrice.com asks whether Iraq can genuinely overtake Saudi Arabia as the Middle East's biggest oil producer. Written by Alex Kimani, the piece opens from the observation that most Middle Eastern states draw their global standing from their oil and gas output. From there it weighs Iraq's case for claiming the top spot in regional production.
<p>By Alex Kimani, for OilPrice.com. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Can Iraq Really Replace Saudi Arabia As The Middle East's Top Oil Producer? The global power of most Middle Eastern countries remains dependent on their oil and/or gas output, so it […]</p> The post <a href="https://www.iraq-businessnews.com/2026/09/12/can-iraq-really-replace-saudi-as-mes-top-oil-producer/">Can Iraq Really Replace Saudi as ME's Top Oil Producer?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.iraq-businessnews.com">Iraq Business News</a>.
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