Global oil demand decline amid supply disruptions

The International Energy Agency reports that global oil demand is set for its first annual decline since 2020, driven by higher prices and supply disruptions from the Iran-US conflict that has blocked shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite this global trend, US gasoline consumption has increased while other major economies like China have significantly reduced their oil purchases.

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