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International oil forecast

OPEC Cuts Oil Demand Forecast

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported May 13, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026

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Market Impact

The market is impacted by the revised oil demand forecasts from OPEC and the International Energy Agency, driven by the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This has led to soaring Petroleum prices and reduced output from OPEC+, creating uncertainty for global energy markets and businesses.

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Event Summary

OPEC has lowered its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2026, citing the ongoing war involving Iran and the resulting closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This critical shipping route's closure has significantly curbed Middle East oil output, causing fuel prices to soar globally. While OPEC expects a rebound in demand for 2027, the immediate impact is a reduction in global oil consumption estimates for the second quarter of the current year. OPEC+ crude output also fell sharply in April, as the alliance was unable to deliver on planned increases due to the Strait's closure. The International Energy Agency has also issued similar warnings, indicating a record pace of tapping into oil inventories and strategic reserves, which suggests further price volatility for Petroleum.

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Jensen Huang related ↔ Petroleum
Jensen Huang business delegate ↔ Xi Jinping Jensen Huang traveled to Beijing as part of a US business delegation to meet with Xi Jinping's government, seeking regul
Jensen Huang related ↔ Russia
Jensen Huang related ↔ Iran
Jensen Huang related ↔ International Energy Agency
Jensen Huang related ↔ United States
Jensen Huang related ↔ Donald Trump
Jensen Huang ceo ↔ Nvidia Jensen Huang is the co-founder and long-serving CEO of Nvidia, directing the company's strategic vision and representing
Petroleum related ↔ Xi Jinping
Petroleum related ↔ Russia
Petroleum export commodity ↔ Iran Petroleum is a critical export commodity for Iran, serving as the primary driver of its economy. The global petroleum ma
Petroleum related ↔ International Energy Agency
Petroleum related ↔ OPEC
Petroleum related ↔ United States
Petroleum related ↔ Donald Trump
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