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IEA cuts oil supply and demand forecasts for 2023

The International Energy Agency has downgraded its oil supply and demand estimates due to the conflict in the Middle East and rising prices.

IEA cuts oil supply and demand forecasts for 2023
Illustrative photoPhoto: Friedrich Haag · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced a downward revision of its global oil supply and demand forecasts for the remainder of 2023. This adjustment comes in response to the conflict in the Middle East, which has significantly impacted the hydrocarbons market.

In its monthly oil market report published this Wednesday, the IEA highlighted that instability in the region is influencing price dynamics and the availability of oil. The organization expressed concerns related to the developments of the current situation.

Additionally, the IEA noted that the sharp rise in hydrocarbon prices is affecting both demand and supply, leading to a reassessment of previously established forecasts. The agency emphasized the need to closely monitor the situation.

The IEA's monthly report is considered an important reference for understanding trends in the oil market, reflecting the latest information and analyses on supply and demand. This revision may impact the decisions of various actors in the energy industry.

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