OPEC further lowers 2026 global oil demand growth forecast

August 12, 2026 8:12 AM EDT

FILE PHOTO: OPEC logo is seen in this illustration taken June 25, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

LONDON, Aug ‌12 - ​OPEC ​on Wednesday lowered its forecast ‌for world oil demand ⁠growth in 2026 to ‌580,000 barrels per ‌day, a copy of its monthly report ​showed, marking the fourth straight downward ⁠revision.

The producer group continues to ​see a smaller impact on consumption since ​the Iran war ‌started than other forecasters such ⁠as the International Energy Agency, which expects ⁠demand to decline in 2026.

The ​Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries also raised its ‌forecast for 2027 oil demand growth, ‌according to ⁠the report ‌on OPEC's ​website.

(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Jan ‌Harvey)



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