VOL. XXX

NO. 21

2-MARCH-1987

SYRIA-IRAN

Syria Imported Only 20,000 b/d from Iran Over Past Year

MEES understands that Syria has imported only 1mn tons (20,000 b/d) of crudeoil during the past 12 months (April 1986-March 1987). This represents only some17% of the volume specified in the contract between the two countries.

Since 1983, Iran has had a contract to supply Syria with 6mn tons/year(120,000 b/d) of crude oils comprising 5mn tons (100,000 b/d) at $2.50/B belowthe prevailing "official price"...