Global oil demand to rise sharply in 2027, led by India, non-OECD Asia: OPEC
BusinessLine 2 hrs ago·17 Oct 2026, 7:13 am
OPEC has projected that global oil demand will climb to an average of 108.2 million barrels per day in 2027, up from 105.8 million barrels per day in 2026. The increase is expected to be driven primarily by stronger consumption in India and other non‑OECD Asian economies.
For investors, a sustained rise in demand can underpin higher oil prices, which may benefit companies in the upstream, midstream and services segments of the energy sector. At the same time, higher oil imports could add inflationary pressure for oil‑importing countries, while oil‑exporting nations may see improved trade balances and fiscal revenues.
Going forward, market participants will monitor actual consumption patterns, OPEC’s output decisions, and policy developments in key consuming markets—especially India’s fuel‑efficiency standards and its shift toward renewable energy—to see if the projected demand growth materialises.
Excerpt from BusinessLine
Global oil demand is expected to rise by 2.4 million barrels per day (mb/d) in 2027, with India and other Asian economies emerging as key drivers of consumption growth, according to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). In its statement to the International Monetary and Financial Committee…Read the original at BusinessLine
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