Core Viewpoint - OPEC's January report predicts a balanced oil supply and demand by 2026, contrasting with other institutions forecasting a significant surplus in oil supply by that year [1] Group 1: Oil Demand and Supply Forecasts - Global oil demand is expected to increase by 1.34 million barrels per day in 2027, remaining roughly stable compared to the 1.38 million barrels per day forecast for 2026 [1] - The market demand for OPEC+ crude oil in 2026 is projected at 43 million barrels per day, consistent with previous forecasts and close to actual data from December 2025 [1] - If OPEC+ maintains its production levels from December 2025, the production in 2026 will fall short of demand by 170,000 barrels per day [1] Group 2: Comparison with Other Institutions - The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts a surplus of 3.84 million barrels per day in oil supply for 2026, which is about 4% of global demand, contrasting sharply with OPEC's demand growth forecast of 860,000 barrels per day [1] - IEA's latest report does not include a forecast for 2027, but it is expected to release updated data on January 21 [1]
欧佩克预测:2026年全球石油供需将持平
Zhong Guo Hua Gong Bao·2026-01-20 02:49