Allaw :Syrian oil sector has lost USD 4 billion because of the oppressive EU and US sanctio.

Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Sufian Allaw, stressed on Wednesday that a Venezuelan oil tanker loaded with 35000 tons of diesel arrived on Monday, adding that Venezuela is preparing another tanker bound to Syria.

Concerning the domestic gas, Allaw said during a press conference that Syria's gas production covers 50% of its demand, pointing out to negotiations with Iran and Algeria to provide Syria with domestic gas.

Allaw revealed that the Syrian oil sector has lost USD 4 billion because of the oppressive EU and US sanctions.