Global oil demand is now projected to rise by 2.4 million b/d in 2023 to 102 million b/d, but growth will decelerate to 930,000 b/d in 2024,

Brent rose 6 cents to $86.91 a barrel, WTI gained 12 cents, or 0.2%, to $82.58 a barrel.

China has ramped up coal output since the 2021 power crisis in order to avoid a repeat, with this year’s annual production set to notch another record. Demand growth has also been relatively subdued amid China’s bumpy economic recovery.

However, there are growing signs of a thaw in relations between the Biden administration and Caracas, with the sides holding talks to explore temporarily lifting sanctions to encourage Venezuela to hold competitive presidential elections next year.

Brent rose $1.16, or 1.3%, to $89.09 a barrel. WTI climbed $1.08, also 1.3%, to $84.29 a barrel.

Prince Abdulaziz said that the energy transition will require hydrocarbons including petrochemicals.

Brent crude futures climbed 94 cents, or 1%, to $93.32 a barrel by 0307 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $90.78 a barrel, up $1.41, or 1.6%.

Still, the trade has become a headache for Germany, which has explicitly said it won’t use gas from Russia in the fallout of the war in Ukraine. Berlin is facing sharp criticism over concerns that a government-run company still has ties to Moscow, despite its political rhetoric.

Oil has become the gift that keeps on giving. Aggressive long liquidation leaves the markets exposed to a strong geopolitical bid as it has a direct effect on oil production and transportation in the Middle East.

Brent rose 50 cents, or 0.6%, to $86.50 per barrel, WTI gained 64 cents, or 0.8%, to $83.55 a barrel.

The Brent spot price increasing to average $95 per barrel (b) in 2024.

Brent were up 36 cents, or 0.4%, at $84.43. WTI were up 42 cents, or 0.5%, at $82.73.

The committee reaffirmed the commitment of its member countries to the DoC which extends to the end of 2024 as agreed in the 35th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting (ONOMM) on 4th of June 2023.

Puri has long called for OPEC and its allies led by Russia, known as OPEC+, to consider how their policies affect oil-consuming countries.

Brent rose 25 cents, or 0.3%, to $92.45 a barrel. WTI gained 29 cents, or 0.3%, to $91.08 a barrel.