Global oil demand is set for deeper contraction this year as renewed hostilities in Middle East, shipping disruptions push up fuel prices, weigh on consumption | World News

The IEA expects oil demand to fall by 1.6 million barrels a day in 2026 as high fuel prices and Strait of Hormuz disruptions weigh on consumption.

PARIS: The International Energy Agency on Wednesday (Aug 12) sharply reduced its forecast for global oil demand this year, as supplies remain crimped by the closure of the Strait…