IEA cuts oil demand forecast as Hormuz remains shut Business

IEA cuts oil demand forecast as Hormuz remains shut

  • August 12, 2026
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Paris: The International Energy Agency on Wednesday sharply reduced its forecast for global oil demand this year, as supplies remain crimped by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and high prices deter buyers. Demand is expected to slump by 1.6 million barrels per day (mb/d), compared with its forecast slump of one million barrels […]