Global 2026 oil supply shortfall to deepen as Hormuz reopening remains elusive, IEA says
The International Energy Agency has revised its oil supply forecast, citing the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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The brief
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has revised its oil supply forecast, citing the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The IEA more than doubled its global oil deficit forecast to 1.8 million barrels per day for this quarter.
The agency also slashed its 2026 oil supply forecast. The IEA and OPEC disagree on oil demand estimates.
The oil supply crunch is worsening as the Iran conflict continues.
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The reporting (8)
- Oil prices drop as investors weigh lower demand forecasts against US-Iran talks deadlock New York Post · 9h ago
- Oil disruptions from Iran war to continue through next year, US says thenationalnews.com · 9h ago
- IEA Global Oil Deficit To Hit 1.8 Million Bpd This Quarter Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com · 9h ago
- US sees oil disruptions from Iran conflict reaching 600,000 bpd Investing.com · 9h ago
- IEA and OPEC split on oil demand estimates as Hormuz closure drags Euronews.com · 9h ago
- IEA more than doubles global oil deficit forecast to 1.8M bbl/day this quarter (USO:NYSEARCA) Seeking Alpha · 9h ago
- The Oil Supply Crunch is Worsening as Iran Conflict Drags On Bloomberg.com · 9h ago
- IEA slashes 2026 oil supply forecast as Hormuz closure deepens qz.com · 9h ago
Quick answers
What is the current oil supply deficit forecast?
The IEA has forecast a global oil deficit of 1.8 million barrels per day for this quarter.
What is the disagreement between the IEA and OPEC?
The IEA and OPEC have differing estimates on oil demand.
What is the impact of the Hormuz closure?
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has led to a worsening oil supply crunch.
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