The IEA noted that oil demand fell by 5.3 million bpd in May to 97.9 million bpd, hitting its lowest level this year

Renewed escalation in the U.S.-Iran war could complicate matters and further cloud the outlook, the IEA warned Friday.

The IEA forecasts global oil demand will decline by 1.1 million barrels per day in 2026 due to Iran war disruptions, with ripple effects across markets.