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The 5 Countries That Could Push Oil Prices Up

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Oil prices appear to be stuck in the $50s per barrel, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t serious supply risks to the market. An unexpected disruption could occur at any moment, as has happened in the past, leading to a sudden and sharp jump in prices. mb/d, meaning Libya won't be able to bring output back to pre-war levels of 1.6

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IEA forecasts global oil demand to reach 101.6 mb/d in 2023; non-OECD countries lead expansion

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While higher prices and a weaker economic outlook are moderating consumption increases, a resurgent China will drive gains next year, with growth accelerating from 1.8 Assuming Libya rebounds from a steep drop, the bloc’s production could increase 2.6 The IEA June 2022 Oil Market Report (OMR) forecasts world oil demand to reach 101.6

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Oil Prices Running Out Of Reasons To Rally

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Oil prices faltered at the start of the second week of the year, as fears set in about a rapid rebound in US shale production. The gains in the rig count come even as oil prices have held steady in the mid- to low-$50s per barrel. The pace and magnitude of each trend will ultimately drive oil prices one way or the other.