Eastern Forces Block Oil Exports as Libya's Political Crisis Deepens
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Oil production halted at major fields as rival governments escalate economic warfare
Oil Shutdown
Libya’s oil production has plummeted to near zero as eastern-based forces shut down major oil fields and export terminals. The blockade, now in its third day, costs the country an estimated $100 million daily in lost revenues.
Affected Facilities
- Sharara field: 300,000 bpd capacity (closed)
- El Feel field: 70,000 bpd (closed)
- Sirte basin: All production halted
- Export terminals: Ras Lanuf, Es Sider blocked
Political Standoff
Competing Governments
Tripoli-based GNU: UN-recognized, controls west Benghazi-based: Parliament-backed, controls east Oil revenues: Central Bank dispute at core
Latest Demands
Eastern forces demand:
- Fair oil revenue distribution
- Unified military command
- New elections framework
- Removal of foreign forces
International Impact
- Global oil prices up 4%
- European energy security concerns
- OPEC emergency meeting called
- Libya’s economy near collapse
The oil blockade represents the most serious escalation in Libya’s political crisis since 2020, threatening to reignite full-scale conflict.
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