(Opinion) Once the undeniable titan of the oil world, OPEC finds its dominance possibly waning in the face of a rapidly changing energy landscape. The organization’s 2023 World Oil Outlook predicts a substantial surge in oil demand by 2045, an increase that surpasses the previous forecast by over 6 million barrels. This significant revision suggests […]
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