Global Oil Market Looks ‘Bloated’ Amid Lackluster Demand From Major Economies
The International Energy Agency forecasts a record surplus in 2026 as OPEC+ and non-OPEC supply grows while global oil demand slows to less than half 2023 growth, agency data shows.
- The International Energy Agency raised its 2025 oil supply forecast after the OPEC+ group decided to increase production this year.
- This adjustment follows a backdrop of slower global oil demand growth and lackluster consumption across major economies.
- Data show that supply growth will reach 2.5 million barrels per day in 2025, while demand growth will slow to 680,000 barrels per day this year.
- The IEA reported oil inventories will accumulate at 2.96 million barrels daily, exceeding the pandemic-era buildup, while prices have dropped roughly 12% to about $66 a barrel.
- These trends suggest a growing risk of a record market surplus that may pressure prices and financial returns for producers, requiring supply-demand adjustments to restore balance.
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Global oil market looks ‘bloated’ amid lackluster demand from major economies
World oil supply will rise more rapidly than expected this year and next as OPEC+ members further increase output and supply from outside the group grows, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday.

IEA raises 2025 oil supply forecast after OPEC+ output hike decision
LONDON :The International Energy Agency on Wednesday raised its forecast for oil supply growth this year following a decision by the OPEC+ producer group to hike production and lowered its demand forecast due to lacklustre demand across the major economies.The IEA expects world oil supply to rise by 2.5 milli
International Energy Agency warns of record oil supply surplus
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