OPEC lowers its projection for global oil demand growth in 2026.

This Wednesday (13), the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) released its new Forecast of global oil demand growth in 2026For the OPEC the search for fossil fuel Production is expected to grow to 1.17 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2026, down from the previously projected 1.38 million bpd. According to the cartel, there should be a fall in global demand for oildue to war between the United States and IranThe main factor is the Closure of the Strait of Hormuzwhich directly impacted fuel export routes and other products. Despite the decrease this year, the OPEC It is estimated that demand should start growing again in 2027.According to the cartel's report, global demand is expected to increase by 1.54 million barrels per day (bpd), a rise of 200,000 bpd compared to the previous forecast. Regarding production… OPECThere was a decrease of 1.74 million bpd compared to March, totaling 33.19 million bpd produced in April. second half of 2026The expectation is that average global demand for fossil fuels will be 104.57 million barrels per day (bpd), 500,000 bpd lower than the previous month's projection (105.07 million bpd). The cartel's forecast for demand in 2026 is aligned with projections of declining oil demand. International Energy Agency (EIA).

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