It is continuing the pattern that no one is saying it's a scam.
If they do say it's a scam it's probably a teller but everything behind the teller, what do they say?
'Not at this moment.', 'Not right now.', 'No we're not exchanging.' But they don't say it's a scam anymore. That's good.
Look at the 8 oil companies that do not want to start the flow of the oil. Ask yourself, why? IMO the answer is because the new exchange rate has not been revealed to them yet. Sudani protects it until he is ready...
If and when the oil starts flowing, it should be with the same new exchange rate that is in the budget...This oil cannot flow at 1310. It's literally impossible mathematically let alone financially.
The meeting between the Ministry of Oil and Natural Resources of the Kurdistan Regional Government and Epicor concluded without reaching any agreement on the outstanding issues between the two parties.
A source said, “The problems remained the same, and no significant progress was made in the negotiations.”
This meeting came after the same tripartite meeting was held last Sunday, 02-03-2025, in Baghdad, and its results were presented to Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani at the Federal Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, 04-03-2025.
According to the agreement between the governments of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, in the first phase, 300,000 barrels of oil per day will be produced in the Kurdistan Region, 185,000 barrels of which will be exported through the Ceyhan port, while the other 115,000 barrels will be used to meet local needs.
Since March 2023, the export of 400,000 barrels per day of oil from the Kurdistan Region and an additional 75,000 barrels from Kirkuk via the port of Ceyhan has been halted, following a decision by an international arbitration court in Paris in favor of the Iraqi federal government.
On Thursday, Iraq’s parallel market saw the exchange rates of the US dollar against the Iraqi dinar rise in both Baghdad and Erbil. In Baghdad, the unofficial rate settled at 1,483 dinars per dollar, while in Erbil it reached 1,480 dinars per dollar.
Meanwhile, the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) maintains an official rate of 1,310 dinars per dollar.
The first step Turkmenistan took when it issued lower-denomination notes and revalued its currency was unifying the unofficial and official exchange rates.
This is exciting because the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently recommended that Iraq’s finance minister reduce the gap between Iraq’s parallel and official rates by increasing larger trades in the dinar. They were specifically addressing the parallel market.
At some point, the CBI will likely establish a single unified rate for Iraq.
This aligns with what Mohamed Saleh, the Prime Minister’s financial advisor, has confirmed: geopolitical controls on informal trade are pushing more engagement toward official foreign currency outlets. This shift helps finance foreign trade through a stable, recognized international financial system.
A section of the Iraq-Türkiye oil pipeline, a crucial route for crude exports from the Iraqi KRG to Türkiye’s Ceyhan port. (AA Photo)
Iraq’s Minister of Oil Hayyan Abdul-Ghani announced that Iraq would resume its oil exports through the Ceyhan Port via the Türkiye-Iraq oil pipeline.
This announcement marks a significant step toward reviving the pipeline that has been inactive due to a dispute between Baghdad and Irbil since March 2023.
The initial export will begin at 185,000 barrels per day, with plans to gradually increase the flow to meet the federal budget’s expectations.
The resumption of oil exports from Iraq through the Ceyhan Port is a key development for both Iraq and Türkiye. The halt in exports, caused by the political disagreement between the federal government in Baghdad and the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) in Irbil, has resulted in substantial economic losses, approximately $20 billion. The renewed flow of oil could contribute to improving relations between the central government in Baghdad and the KRG, as well as restoring significant economic activity for both countries.
Key details of announcement
Restart of exports: Iraq plans to restart oil exports through the Ceyhan Port with an initial export of 185,000 barrels per day, which will gradually increase as the production capacity reaches federal budget goals.
Dispute resolution
: The oil flow was halted in March 2023 due to a dispute between Baghdad and Irbil, but the situation appears to be moving toward resolution.
KRG’s role: A recent agreement within the Iraqi Parliament involves subsidizing production costs for international oil companies operating in the Kurdish region, facilitating smoother oil transport and export.
Provisions and procedures: Iraq’s Oil Ministry and the KRG have been working to ensure that oil from the Kurdish region is delivered to the State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) for export via Türkiye.
Technical review of the pipeline: Both the KRG and Iraq have agreed to conduct joint technical reviews of the pipeline infrastructure to ensure it is ready for operation.
US and Russian Support
U.S. diplomacy: On Feb. 26, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani discussed accelerating the reopening of the Türkiye-Iraq oil pipeline.
Role of foreign companies: Both U.S. and Russian companies are playing an active role in the process, particularly in overcoming technical and financial obstacles. KRG President Nechirvan Barzani emphasized the support from the U.S. in facilitating the resumption of oil exports.
Economic impact of suspension
Losses due to suspension: The halt of oil exports has caused a significant financial loss of approximately $20 billion in revenue for the region.
Anticipation of resumption: The resumption of exports is expected to improve relations between Baghdad and Türkiye, as well as stabilize the regional economy. Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar stated that the pipeline had been ready for operation since October 2023, but the delay was due to unresolved political disagreements between Irbil and Baghdad.
US pressure on Iraq
Experts, including Kate Dourian from the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, suggest that the decision to restart exports may be influenced by U.S. pressure under former President Trump’s administration, which had emphasized the need to continue oil exports from the Kurdish region to avoid potential U.S. sanctions.
The Trump administration had warned that failure to do so could lead to economic consequences, especially in relation to U.S. maximum pressure policies on Iran.
NO foreign currency sales auctions since Sunday!!! Who noticed that? Credit Loans/Activities suspended paused since mid Dec.
Barrel of oil declining.
Pressure for KRG to begin exporting oil internationally.
Budget schedules/tables to arrive mid month & will reveal numbers/calculations.
Trump is the Head Executor & in control—mentioned XRP/SOL/ADA/ETH/BTC as Crypto Strategic Reserves.
Who’s tuning in tonight to Trump SOTU speech to hear more wonderful news?March F*cking Madness
(things are looking deliciously in our favor)