jeepguy Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 The Iraqi government is increasing spending by about 25% next year to USD98.45bn, but higher oil prices will still allow it to balance its books for the first time, reports Reuters. Next year’s budget will be based on an oil price of $85, due to consistently high oil prices at $100 or more. Even after spending increases, this will cover this year’s deficit and still bring next year’s budget up into the black This year’s budget is around $80bn based on an average oil price of $76.50 per barrel and 2.2 million barrels per day in exports. “We expect the rise in revenue coming from the difference in the (projected) oil price will be enough to cover the deficit planned in the 2011 budget,” al-Esawi said. ”Any increase in oil prices or a rise in oil production will be allocated to cover the deficit.” Next year’s budget, if approved by cabinet and parliament, will allocate an additional $34bn for investments. At $85/barrel, the new budget will cover this and wipe out the deficit of $13bn this year. Central bank governor Sinan al-Shibibi told Reuters that Iraq GDP excluding the oil sector will grow by 6 percent in 2011, as fast as the current core inflation rate of 6.1%. Add oil in, and GDP growth could be 12%, and that will also be the goal for next year. http://www.iraq-businessnews.com/2011/05/26/iraq-to-be-in-the-black-for-first-time/ a couple good posted coming out---hope i haven`t double posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teresa43 Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 The Iraqi government is increasing spending by about 25% next year to USD98.45bn, but higher oil prices will still allow it to balance its books for the first time, reports Reuters. Next year’s budget will be based on an oil price of $85, due to consistently high oil prices at $100 or more. Even after spending increases, this will cover this year’s deficit and still bring next year’s budget up into the black This year’s budget is around $80bn based on an average oil price of $76.50 per barrel and 2.2 million barrels per day in exports. “We expect the rise in revenue coming from the difference in the (projected) oil price will be enough to cover the deficit planned in the 2011 budget,” al-Esawi said. ”Any increase in oil prices or a rise in oil production will be allocated to cover the deficit.” Next year’s budget, if approved by cabinet and parliament, will allocate an additional $34bn for investments. At $85/barrel, the new budget will cover this and wipe out the deficit of $13bn this year. Central bank governor Sinan al-Shibibi told Reuters that Iraq GDP excluding the oil sector will grow by 6 percent in 2011, as fast as the current core inflation rate of 6.1%. Add oil in, and GDP growth could be 12%, and that will also be the goal for next year. http://www.iraq-businessnews.com/2011/05/26/iraq-to-be-in-the-black-for-first-time/ a couple good posted coming out---hope i haven`t double posted thanks for the post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laid Back Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Central bank governor Sinan al-Shibibi told Reuters that Iraq GDP excluding the oil sector will grow by 6 percent in 2011, as fast as the current core inflation rate of 6.1%. Add oil in, and GDP growth could be 12%, and that will also be the goal for next year. Good news....Thanks for the post.! GO RV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darin Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 The interesting thing, which I am sure they likely cover within parliament is how the are increasing the amount of crude (bbl) they produce on any given day. Currently, I read they are at or near 2 1/2 million with the expectations to reach 3 million by years end. Imagine what years end of 2012 may be (4, 5M??) More barrels, more $$$, more revenue....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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