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Core Viewpoint - The International Energy Agency (IEA) has significantly revised down its global oil demand growth forecast for 2025, citing economic instability and the increasing market share of electric vehicles as key factors [1][2]. Group 1: Oil Demand and Supply - The IEA projects global oil demand growth for 2025 to be 730,000 barrels per day, a reduction of 300,000 barrels per day from previous estimates [1]. - In Q1 2025, global oil consumption is expected to increase by 1.2 million barrels per day, marking the largest increase since 2023 [1]. - Global oil supply in March increased by 590,000 barrels per day, reaching 103.6 million barrels per day, primarily driven by non-OPEC countries [1]. Group 2: Refining and Inventory - Global crude oil processing capacity is expected to reach 83.2 million barrels per day in 2025, with an increase of 340,000 barrels per day, down by 230,000 barrels per day from earlier forecasts [2]. - Global oil inventories rose by 21.9 million barrels in February, totaling 7.647 billion barrels, although they remain at the lower end of the past five years [2]. Group 3: Price Dynamics and Market Sentiment - Oil prices have experienced a significant drop, with a decline of approximately $10 per barrel from March to early April, reaching near four-year lows [2][3]. - The decision by some OPEC+ members to lift voluntary production cuts has heightened concerns about falling oil prices [3]. - The U.S. implementation of "reciprocal tariffs" has raised fears of a global economic downturn, impacting market stability and oil prices [3].