16-Jan-2026 11:24

OPEC's latest outlook paints a picture of steady and confident expansion in the global oil market, with demand projected to rise by 1.3 mb/d in 2027 to 107.86 mb/d, underscoring the sector's resilience amid shifting economic dynamics. The momentum is overwhelmingly driven by non-OECD economies, where sustained industrial activity, urbanisation, and rising mobility continue to underpin robust consumption growth of around 1.2 mb/d. In contrast, OECD demand is expected to register only a modest increase, reflecting mature markets, efficiency improvements, and energy transition pressures, with growth largely concentrated in the Americas and limited support from Europe. Importantly, OPEC emphasises that market fundamentals point to a near balance between supply and demand in 2026, dispelling fears of an imminent glut and reinforcing the view that oil demand growth, while measured, remains structurally sound.  

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