Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. XLVIII

No 38

19-September-2005

IRAQ

Government Beset By Corruption Allegations, Fuel Shortages

Despite public assurances that tackling corruption would be one of the top priorities within the government and particularly the oil ministry, Iraqi media reports continue to lambaste the current administration for its failure to cut down on state corruption. The need for gasoline rationing in Baghdad has brought additional pressure on beleaguered government officials....