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    Russia: Global oil demand may decrease by 9-10 million b/d in 2020

    • Last Update: 2023-01-03
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    Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novok said on Friday that global oil demand could fall by 9-10 million b/d (bpd) this year due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, adding that there is room for prices to recover further
    .

    That was in line with a forecast last month by OPEC, which plunged 9.
    06 million barrels
    of global oil demand this year.
    Oil demand has been hit by the pandemic, which forced lockdowns worldwide and led to a sharp drop
    in fuel consumption.

    Novak said in a virtual conference that oil prices could rise to around $65 a barrel next year, but expected to fluctuate
    .

    Brent crude is currently trading around $44 a barrel after falling below $16 in April, a 21-year low
    .

    As for whether to agree with Goldman's forecast that oil prices could reach $65 a barrel, Novelk said it is possible, but will be more cautious
    in the future.
    "My forecast for 2021 is more modest than for Goldman Sachs
    .
    In my opinion, turning again to the average price of oil prices, it is expected to probably be at the level
    of $50 to $55 per barrel.
    But volatility may exist
    .

    Goldman Sachs expects Brent crude prices to recover to $65 per barrel by the third quarter of 2021, averaging $59.
    40 for the full year
    .


    Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novok said on Friday that global oil demand could fall by 9-10 million b/d (bpd) this year due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, adding that there is room for prices to recover further
    .

    That was in line with a forecast last month by OPEC, which plunged 9.
    06 million barrels
    of global oil demand this year.
    Oil demand has been hit by the pandemic, which forced lockdowns worldwide and led to a sharp drop
    in fuel consumption.

    Novak said in a virtual conference that oil prices could rise to around $65 a barrel next year, but expected to fluctuate
    .

    Brent crude is currently trading around $44 a barrel after falling below $16 in April, a 21-year low
    .

    As for whether to agree with Goldman's forecast that oil prices could reach $65 a barrel, Novelk said it is possible, but will be more cautious
    in the future.
    "My forecast for 2021 is more modest than for Goldman Sachs
    .
    In my opinion, turning again to the average price of oil prices, it is expected to probably be at the level
    of $50 to $55 per barrel.
    But volatility may exist
    .

    Goldman Sachs expects Brent crude prices to recover to $65 per barrel by the third quarter of 2021, averaging $59.
    40 for the full year
    .

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