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OPEC slashes oil demand forecast amid Hormuz blockade

economy-finance · 2026-05-13

OPEC has significantly reduced its oil demand forecast as a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global supply. Since the Iran war began in late February, OPEC production has dropped more than 30%, with Saudi Arabia pumping at its lowest level since 1990.

Key facts

  • OPEC slashed its oil demand forecast
  • Hormuz blockade hammers output
  • OPEC production fell more than 30% since late February
  • Iran war began in late February
  • Saudi Arabia pumping at lowest level since 1990

Entities

Institutions

  • OPEC

Locations

  • Strait of Hormuz
  • Iran
  • Saudi Arabia

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