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Hormuz closure squeezes global economy as oil demand destruction intensifies, IEA says

The IEA expects oil demand to fall by 1.6 million barrels a day in 2026 as high fuel prices and Strait of Hormuz disruptions weigh on consumption.

Hormuz closure squeezes global economy as oil demand destruction intensifies, IEA says

Published August 12, 2026 · Category: Finance

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The IEA expects oil demand to fall by 1.6 million barrels a day in 2026 as high fuel prices and Strait of Hormuz disruptions weigh on consumption.

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Originally published at www.cnbc.com.

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