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IEA raises forecast of global oil demand growth in 2026- oil and gas 360

IEA raises forecast of global oil demand growth in 2026

(Oil Price) – The world’s oil demand growth is set to rise by 930,000 barrels per day (bpd) in 2026, thanks to lower oil prices and a normalization of economies after the 2025 tariff chaos, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday, raising its demand growth estimate by 70,000 bpd from last month. Oil demand is forecast to grow by