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In a Persian‑language interview, energy analyst Omid Shokri discusses Turkey’s heavy reliance on Iranian crude at the Topraş refinery and why finding a short‑term substitute is technically and logistically difficult. He explains that the only realistic alternatives—Kirkuk‑type Iraqi crude, Russian grades, and Saudi/UAE blends—require different refinery configurations and cannot be supplied quickly enough. Shokri then moves to the broader OPEC‑Russia production coordination, noting that the current output balance limits the ability of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to increase spare capacity. He critiques the claim that Saudi and Emirati production can fully replace the loss of Iranian oil, pointing to recent OPEC data that shows only modest increases in UAE output (from 2.9 million bpd in April 2023 to 3.1 million bpd in April 2024) and the structural limits on Saudi capacity expansion. The interview concludes with Shokri’s assessment that, while Saudi and UAE output may rise, it will not be sufficient to close the gap left by Iran’s reduced exports, leaving Turkey and other import‑dependent markets exposed to supply risk.

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