Today, Sunday, November 15, 2026, Erbil Governor Umed Khoshnaw told Kurdistan TV in an exclusive statement on the kerosene distribution process: "The Kurdistan Region needs 290 million liters, but the Iraqi government has provided only 50 million liters—just 14%, which certainly will not be enough for everyone."
The Erbil governor said distribution would begin in mountainous areas once the fuel arrives, as winter begins earlier there. He also criticized the limited allocation, saying: "In the lowland and central areas of Iraq, they do not experience such cold even in January. Therefore, the Iraqi government must be fairer on this issue, and the Kurdistan Regional Government must make an effort to secure the remaining share for residents as well."
Regarding the Regional Government’s efforts, Umed Khoshnaw revealed that government delegations and the Ministry of Natural Resources have been holding continuous talks with Baghdad to increase the Region’s allocation. He also clarified that a transportation company has been designated and that distribution will begin immediately once the fuel reaches them.
