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OPEC cuts 2026 oil demand forecast amid Middle East supply disruptions and rising price volatility

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13 May 2026
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OPEC has lowered its oil demand growth forecast for 2026 from 1.4 million bpd to 1.2 million bpd due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Production from Gulf producers has dropped by over 14 million bpd since the Iran war began, causing a significant loss of over a billion barrels and depleting global inventories rapidly. The International Energy Agency warns of increased price volatility as summer demand peaks, with the situation closely tied to the conflict's impact on the Strait of Hormuz. Market watchers also anticipate the outcome of a meeting between U.S. and Chinese leaders, as China is a major oil consumer affected by the conflict.

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