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

THE Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) In a monthly report released this Monday (13), it reduced its forecast for growth in global fuel demand in 2026 to 780,000 barrels per day (bpd). The previous estimate pointed to an increase of 970,000 bpd. On the other hand, the cartel projects an increase of 1.9 million bpd in consumption in 2027, an increase of 17,000 bpd compared to the previous forecast.

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