Fuel on the Fire

Nothing short of a secret history of the war – Naomi Klein
Set to turn our understanding of the war on its head * Independent *
The Iraqi civil society voices resound with dignity in this brilliant, comprehensive account * New Internationalist *
Excellent… A textbook example of how international pressures are put upon politicians to get them to buckle * Guardian *
Muttitt reveals the sheer persistence of the occupying powers in forcing the fledgling state to hand over its oil to foreign companies – David Hencke * Tribune *
Fuel On The Fire shows that a desire for influence over oil supply and contracts shaped the attack on and occupation of Iraq – Solomon Hughes * Morning Star *
A cracking read. This book lifts the lid on what many suspected - the West’s need to grab Iraq’s gigantic oil reserves was the main driver of the Bush-Blair war agenda. A compelling read, brilliantly researched, revealing how the oilmen colluded with politicians trying to outwit a determined Iraqi people traumatised in the aftermath of the invasion – David Hencke, Former Westminster Correspondent * Guardian *
Greg Muttitt has done a great service with this painstakingly researched, timely book. Armed with a great depth of knowledge of oil, modern Iraq, and international politics, he reveals an untold and largely unknown facet of the occupation of Iraq, giving us a picture that is that is illuminating, informative and objective. On a subject where truth was the first casualty, this book is the closest to that truth – Tareq Y. Ismael, Professor of Political Science, University Of Calgary

Greg Muttitt was previously co-director of campaigning charity Platform, exposing the environmental and human impacts of the oil industry. He has worked on Iraq since the war started in 2003. His work has frequently appeared in the media, including the Guardian, Independent, Financial Times and BBC.

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