Politics

Political disunity clouds KRG fiscal and energy outlooks

Deadlocked talks over forming a new regional Cabinet highlight a bitter rivalry between two ruling parties that poses risks to Kurdistan's economy and energy sector.

PUK President Bafel Talabni (left) meets with KDP President Massoud Barzani (right) on Sept. 27, 2025. (Photo credit: KDP presidency office)

Jan 30, 2018

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Jan. 30, 2018

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.

Jan 18, 2018

Iraq pushes electricity reform, prompting protests

New efforts to charge consumers for power could reduce consumption, increase state revenues, and alleviate budget pressures – but they are proving a very hard sell.

Jan 16, 2018

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Jan. 16, 2018

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.

Jan 10, 2018

Oil Ministry rebuffs Parliament order against KAR

Despite a non-binding Parliament vote, the ministry indicated it will take a practical approach to continue working with the Iraqi Kurdish company enmeshed in northern Iraq's oil sector.

Jan 9, 2018

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Jan. 9, 2018

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.

Jan 9, 2018

Parliament votes to oust KAR from Kirkuk

The non-binding directive against the Iraqi Kurdish oil firm KAR Group further weakens the prospect of renewed Baghdad-Erbil oil cooperation.

Jan 3, 2018

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Jan. 2, 2018

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.

Dec 21, 2017

KRG forced into dire measures, trimming Peshmerga salaries

Kurdistan's financial crisis forces additional public salary cuts as revenues fall short and protests continue, with Peshmerga now facing an additional burden.

Dec 20, 2017

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Dec. 19, 2017

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.

Dec 19, 2017

Protests in Kurdistan turn violent

Party offices have been burned and at least two energy sector installations fear reprisals as protests over services and salaries descend into deadly violence.