IEA Lowers Oil Demand Forecast for 2026 Amid Gulf Disruptions, Predicts Recovery by 2027
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has revised its global oil demand outlook downward for 2026 due to ongoing supply disruptions in the Gulf region. It now forecasts a contraction of 1.1 million barrels per day next year but anticipates recovery starting in 2027 as trade routes stabilize and economic conditions improve.
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