Jordan-Iraq oil and power trade halted
The oil and electricity exchange between Jordan and Iraq has been halted since the beginning of 2026, with no Iraqi oil shipments reaching Jordan throughout the year, after the kingdom imported approximately 2.75 million barrels in 2025. Additionally, the supply of electricity to the Rutba district from the Jordanian grid has been suspended, and Rutba is now connected to the Iraqi grid instead of the Jordanian one, with plans to increase its capacity to 500 MW. The halt in oil supply is attributed to Iraq's request to change the type of crude from Kirkuk to Basra, along with rising political and logistical challenges. Meanwhile, both sides are exploring the possibility of resuming the supply and expanding the electricity interconnection project between the two countries.
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