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OPEC Revises 2026 Oil Demand Forecast
During 2026, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) downgraded its forecasts for global oil demand growth to 580,000 barrels per day, marking the fourth consecutive downward revision, reflecting ongoing uncertainty in energy markets due to the Middle East war and shipping disruptions. Nonetheless, OPEC still expects demand to grow in 2026, while the International Energy Agency (IEA) anticipates a decline in demand and further reductions in supplies, with projections of a 4.3 million barrel per day decrease in production over the year. The IEA also raised its forecast for demand growth in 2027, as economic activity recovers and disruptions ease. These divergent outlooks create a challenging market balance in the oil sector, characterized by lower supplies and slower demand, amidst the ongoing Middle Eastern crisis and its impact on global shipping movements.
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