Marex Group plc’s latest analysis highlights that the oil market in 2026 is facing an oversupply, with physical supply projected to exceed demand by 3.7 million barrels per day according to the International Energy Agency. Major new oil production from non-OPEC countries—including Guyana, Brazil, Canada, Argentina, and the US—is contributing to a global glut. The report notes that electrification, slower economic growth in developed markets, and reduced trade from tariffs are dampening demand growth. Meanwhile, China’s stockpiling of crude is obscuring the true level of surplus in key pricing centers, and any reduction in this activity could put further downward pressure on prices. Despite the rise of electric vehicles, demand in the US and Europe is shifting more toward gasoline and hybrids rather than full electrification. Geopolitical risks, including unrest in Iran, US control of Venezuelan oil exports, and tensions involving NATO, Canada, and Taiwan, are also reshaping market expectations. Overall, the market is expected to remain a buyer’s market in 2026 amid ongoing supply competition and affordability concerns.

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