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Iran War Wipes Out Global Oil Demand Growth This Year

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The International Energy Agency reports global oil demand will contract in 2026 for the first time since 2020, reversing growth projections due to the escalating Middle East conflict. Surging crude prices—driven by the Iran war—have triggered sharp increases in jet fuel, diesel, and gasoline costs, directly reducing consumer and industrial demand worldwide. The conflict has disrupted supply chains and market stability, forcing the IEA to revise its annual forecast, marking a historic shift from pre-war growth expectations. Economic strain from higher fuel costs is squeezing households and businesses, with transportation and manufacturing sectors facing the most immediate pressure from reduced affordability. Analysts warn the demand decline could persist if geopolitical tensions remain unresolved, risking prolonged energy market volatility and broader economic slowdown.
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Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000Apr 14th, 2026Iran War Wipes Out Global Oil Demand Growth This YearGlobal oil demand will decline this year for the first time since the 2020 pandemic as a price surge caused by the Middle East conflict wipes out growth, the International Energy Agency said. "The Iran war has thoroughly upended the global outlook for oil consumption," the adviser to major economies said in its monthly report. Surging prices for physical crude and products such as jet fuel, diesel and gasoline are squeezing consumers and taking a toll on demand. Bloomberg's EMEA News Director Will Kennedy joins Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker to discuss.Duration:2:49Duration:2:51Duration:4:11Duration:12:31

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