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IEA Forecasts Oil Supply Rebound After Winter Storm

WSJ.com: US Business •
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The International Energy Agency projects global oil supply will grow by 2.4 million barrels per day in 2025, recovering from recent disruptions caused by a severe U.S. winter storm. The rebound follows production cuts that slashed output across major producing regions, with the agency now forecasting more stable market conditions ahead.

Growth is expected to be evenly split between OPEC+ and non-OPEC+ producers, signaling a balanced recovery across the global oil market. The winter storm had temporarily disrupted operations in key U.S. shale regions, contributing to supply constraints that pushed prices higher in recent weeks. Market analysts had been closely watching whether production would return to pre-storm levels.

This balanced growth projection suggests the oil market is stabilizing after months of volatility driven by both supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions. The IEA's forecast provides crucial guidance for energy traders and policymakers as they navigate the evolving global energy landscape. The evenly distributed growth between OPEC+ and non-OPEC+ producers indicates no single group will dominate the supply recovery.