Iraq reaches self-sufficiency in nitrogen and oxygen gases, raises import tariffs
2025-12-23T16:09:43+00:00
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq has achieved self-sufficiency in nitrogen and oxygen gases, with production capacity covering about 400% of local market demand, the Ministry of Industry and Minerals announced on Tuesday.
In a statement, the ministry said the Council of Ministers, during its session held earlier on Tuesday, approved the imposition of a 40% customs tariff on imported nitrogen gas as part of measures to protect domestic products and support local industries.
A similar decision, the statement added, is being considered for oxygen gas in the coming period, following the achievement of self-sufficiency in its production as well.
