What was the most likely motivation for Iraqis to set fire to oil wells in Kuwait?

Iraqi forces set fire to many Kuwaiti oil wells as they were driven out of Kuwait during the Gulf War. The destruction was most likely an act of retaliation during their forced retreat, rather than a plan to win the war through explosions. So the best answer is A: they wanted revenge when they were forced to retreat from Kuwait.

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