OPEC: Iraq’s Basrah Medium down 2.5% in March

Last Update: 2025-04-15 23:45:26 - Source: Shafaq News
OPEC: Iraq’s Basrah Medium down 2.5% in March

Shafaq News/ Iraq’s Basrah Medium crude prices declined by2.5% in March, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)reported.

In its monthly report, OPEC stated that Basrah Medium hasaveraged $73.82 per barrel, down $1.91 from February’s $75.73.

Despite the monthly dip, the average price for 2025 standsat $85.88 per barrel, up from $79.83 during the same period last year.

Notably, Iraq exports approximately 65% of its crude oil toAsia, 20% to Europe, and 15% to the US.