Private fuel stations in Erbil have recently increased gasoline prices, while the government continues to distribute gasoline across the city at lower prices. Authorities say government fuel remains available to help reduce the impact of rising commercial prices on residents and drivers.
Some private fuel stations in Erbil raised the price of regular gasoline to 950 Iraqi dinars per liter. The increase comes shortly after prices had already climbed. Just one day earlier, the highest price recorded for gasoline in the city was 900 dinars per liter. The latest rise has caused concern among drivers who rely on daily transportation.
Despite the higher commercial prices, government gasoline is still being distributed across Erbil. The Erbil Directorate of Oil and Minerals announced that 46 fuel stations in Erbil and nearby areas are currently providing government gasoline at a fixed price of 750 dinars per liter. Officials say this measure ensures drivers can still access more affordable fuel.
Jang Majid, head of the Erbil Fuel Stations Association, confirmed that the price of commercial gasoline has increased. He explained that the rise mainly affects privately sold fuel. However, he emphasized that government gasoline remains available, allowing drivers to purchase fuel at a lower cost.
Fuel prices in the Kurdistan Region were previously more stable. Before the recent U.S.–Israel tensions with Iran, the price of one liter of regular gasoline in Erbil ranged between 800 and 825 dinars. In Sulaymaniyah, the price was around 875 dinars per liter.
Since the regional tensions began, gasoline prices have also risen in Sulaymaniyah. The price there has now reached 925 dinars per liter, reflecting the wider impact of regional developments on fuel markets.
Fazil Omar, the acting governor of Sulaymaniyah, said authorities are aware of the price increases. He explained that the conflict in the region has pushed up fuel prices at their source, which has affected local markets across the Kurdistan Region.
