Oil countries predict an oversupply of gasoline by 2030 – driving down prices at US pumps
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Good news for drivers, as a surge in national oil production and the Americas is expected to outapce demand by 2030, which should drive down already declining gas prices. Total supply capacity is forecast to rise to nearly 114 million barrels a day by 2030 – a staggering 8 million barrels per day above projected global demand, a new report by the International Energy Agency has found. open image in gallery A surge in US oil production and the Americas is expected to outstrip demand by 2030, driving down already declining gas prices It comes as gas prices begin to decline once again across the US, bringing relief to drivers paying a little less to fill up their tanks. This report’s projections, based on the latest data, show a major supply surplus emerging this decade, suggesting that oil companies may want to make sure their business strategies and plans are prepared for the changes taking place.” Despite the slowdown in growth, the IEA notes, global oil demand is still forecast to be 3.2 million barrels per day higher in 2030 than in 2023 unless stronger policy measures are implemented or changes in behavior take hold.