# 900,000 Bpd Data Gap Undermines Iraq's Push For A Bigger OPEC+ Production Quota

> The IEA estimates Iraq produced 4.1 million barrels per day in September, nearly 900,000 bpd below Baghdad’s claim and below its stated sustainable capacity of 4.87 million bpd. The discrepancy complicates Iraq’s bid for a higher OPEC+ quota, while the alliance says compliance is assessed on production rather than exports.

- Date: 2026-11-09 · published 2026-11-10T09:26:09.883Z
- Category: trade · region Iraq · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/91577-900-000-bpd-data-gap-undermines-iraq-s-push-for-a-bigger-opec-production-quota
- Commodities: [Crude Oil (WTI)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/WTI.md), [Crude Oil (Brent)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BRENT.md)

## Why it matters

If Iraq’s quota request is weakened, its scope to raise production may be limited, tightening potential supply and supporting crude prices. Greater scrutiny of quota compliance could also constrain output from other members.

## Read by commodity

- WTI: bullish ▲
- BRENT: bullish ▲

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## Sources

- foreignpolicyjournal.com: https://www.foreignpolicyjournal.com/2026/11/09/900000-bpd-data-gap-undermines-iraqs-push-for-a-bigger-opec-production-quota/

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