The Syrian Petroleum Company reported a significant increase in daily lorry deliveries from 10 to 1,000, with plans to double current volumes. Fuel is unloaded at Baniyas for export rather than local processing. This development coincides with Iraq’s efforts to diversify its export routes following Iranian restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz. Recent agreements, including the revival of the Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline, aim to enhance Iraq’s export capacity, with construction expected to take 30 months. Officials emphasize Syria’s strategic role in facilitating energy supplies from the Gulf to international markets.