10 September 2024
OPEC has revised its global oil demand growth forecast downward for both 2024 and 2025, citing recent data and economic challenges, particularly in China. The organization now expects demand to increase by 2.03 million barrels per day in 2024, down from its previous estimate of 2.11 million bpd. This adjustment reflects concerns about China’s economic growth, the real estate sector, and the increasing adoption of cleaner energy alternatives. The downward revision underscores the challenges OPEC+ faces in balancing the oil market and comes amid recent price declines, with Brent crude trading near its lowest levels since March 2023.