IEA trims 2026 oil outlook as Iran War Delays Middle East Recovery
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The IEA cut its 2026 global oil supply forecast by about 6% and now expects demand to fall by 2.5 million barrels per day this year, with shrinking inventories and a strained refining system risking tighter markets as the Middle East recovery is delayed by ongoing conflicts and tensions.
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