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IEA expects lower global oil supply in 2026 after Gulf losses

June 17, 2026

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Supply losses from Gulf producers have been partly offset by higher exports from the Americas and emergency stock releases. The IEA nevertheless expects average 2026 supply to remain materially below the previous year’s level.nnReplacement barrels may differ in quality, voyage distance and refining value. A crude buyer cannot assume that any alternative grade is operationally interchangeable with the original requirement.


Source: IEA

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