The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries on Thursday lowered its forecast for global oil demand growth due to the Russia-Ukraine war and COVID-19 restrictions.
OPEC, in its monthly report, said it expects global oil demand to rise by 3.4 million barrels per day, year-over-year, in 2022, down 300,000 barrels per day from its April forecast. OPEC expects demand growth in the second quarter to slow to 2.8 million barrels per day from 5.2 million barrels per day in the first quarter.
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The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries on Thursday lowered its forecast for global oil demand growth due to the Russia-Ukraine war and COVID-19 restrictions.
OPEC, in its monthly report, said it expects global oil demand to rise by 3.4 million barrels per day, year-over-year, in 2022, down 300,000 barrels per day from its April forecast. OPEC expects demand growth in the second quarter to slow to 2.8 million barrels per day from 5.2 million barrels per day in the first quarter.
“Demand in 2022 is expected to be impacted by ongoing geopolitical developments in Eastern Europe, as well as restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic,” the organization wrote.
July Brent crude
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the global benchmark, was down $1.81, or 1.7%, at $105.70 a barrel on ICE Futures Europe. West Texas Intermediate Crude for June Delivery
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fell $1.59, or 1.5%, to $104.12 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
