OPEC Report 2025: India’s Oil Demand Expected to Rise 3.39% to 5.74 Million Barrels Per Day.

International | Dated: 20 May 2025

In May 2025, the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), headquartered in Vienna, Austria, released its latest Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR) for May 2025.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The report forecasts that India’s oil demand will rise by 3.39%, increasing from 5.55 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2024 to 5.74 million bpd in 2025.
  • - This surge is driven by India’s growing energy requirements as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.
  • - Further growth is expected, with demand projected to reach 5.99 million bpd in 2026, marking a 4.28% increase.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) India’s growth in oil demand is set to outpace China, which is projected to have a 1.5% increase in 2025 and 1.25% in 2026. Currently, India ranks third globally in absolute oil consumption, behind only the United States of America (USA) and China.
  • (ii) The USA remains the largest oil consumer worldwide, with an expected demand of 20.5 million bpd in 2025.
  • (iii) Global oil demand is anticipated to rise by 1.3 million bpd in both 2025 and 2026, consistent with OPEC’s previous forecasts.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

According to the OPEC Report 2025, India’s oil demand is expected to increase by what percentage?

Correct Answer: 3.39%

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

  • Secretary General: Haitham Al Ghais
  • Headquarters: Vienna, Austria