Free Trial

OIL: China Chief Driver of Oil Demand Slowdown: IEA

OIL

The IEA pointed towards a rapid China slowdown as the chief driver of its second successive demand growth revision for 2024.

  • The recent slowdown in China has seen its oil consumption declining y-o-y for a fourth consecutive month in July, by 280 kb/d the IEA said in its latest monthly report.
  • The figure stands in marked contrast to the 1 mb/d average pace of growth over the preceding 12 months, or the post-Covid surge of 1.5 mb/d in 2023.
  • Speaking with MNI, the IEA said that the areas of weakness are focused on a manufacturing slowdown as well as overall economic weakness.
  • Meanwhile, jet demand remains an area of strength – particularly for international carriers as the post-covid recovery continues. Domestic jet has less growth scope, particularly when competing against a cost-effective domestic rail network. 

 

 

Source: IEA

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.