OPEC revises 2026 oil demand forecast downward
Most outlets reported that OPEC has trimmed its 2026 oil demand growth forecast, citing slower-than-expected increases. Minute Mirror emphasized the specific reduction in barrels per day, while BOL News highlighted the reason for the revision, noting that demand growth is lagging projections.
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OPEC slashes 2026 oil demand growth forecast to 400,000 BPD, citing weaker momentum
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries has majorily reduced its global oil demand growth forecast for 2026, slashing its projection to 400,000 barrels per day from an initial estimate of 1.4 million bpd. Secretary General of OPEC, Haitham Al Ghais said on Monday that organization...
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OPEC slashes global oil demand growth forecast for 2026
OPEC Secretary-General said the organization had revised its forecast because oil demand was growing more slowly than expected.
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OPEC demand forecast trimmed, recovery pushed into...
The OPEC demand forecast for 2026 now sees oil use growing by just 400,000 barrels a day, far below the 1.4 million projected earlier, its chief said.
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