https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/opec-cuts-demand-growth-forecast-again-as-gulf-supply-risks-mountContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/opec-cuts-demand-growth-forecast-again-as-gulf-supply-risks-mounthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/opec-cuts-demand-growth-forecast-again-as-gulf-supply-risks-mount#u125829Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:56:49 +0000OPEC lowered its 2026 oil demand growth forecast to 400,000 barrels per day amid mounting supply risks in the Gulf region and projections of reduced oil consumption for the remainder of the year. The downward revision reflects ongoing market adjustments, though the organization anticipates pent-up demand and raised its 2027 forecast after war depleted existing stocks. Beyond the near-term adjustments, OPEC projects that primary energy demand will increase by 23 percent by 2050. The latest updates highlight shifting consumption trajectories and supply pressures affecting global energy markets.W