Baghdad-based Banzeeni app reshapes Iraq's fuel-buying habits

BAGHDAD, Iraq — A Baghdad-based mobile application called Banzeeni is changing how drivers in Iraq locate fuel stations, compare prices and order gasoline, replacing long queues and unplanned stops with a few taps on a smartphone. The platform lets users find nearby stations, view real-time pricing and place fuel orders without leaving their vehicles. Station operators, meanwhile, gain a digital tool for managing customer flow. Banzeeni's team said it plans to expand the service to additional regions and onboard more stations across the country. The app is already available in cities beyond the capital, according to the company. The company described itself as a pioneer of a digitizing fuel experience in Iraq, though no independent verification of that claim was provided. Further details on the rollout timeline and station partnerships were not immediately available.