Covid-19 triggers 20% drop in oil demand

Early figures are suggesting that the outbreak of Covid-19 could have a significant impact on global oil demand, with Arij van Berkel, a director at US-based research firm Lux Research claiming that "early indications by traders suggest a 20% drop in demand."

"In a sense, the current demand decrease is a preview of demand projections for 2030 and beyond," he continued, noting that the outbreak could simply be accelerating a trend many have already predicted. "As an example, Barclays projects a global peak in oil demand between 2030 and 2035 followed by a steady demand reduction.

"We should watch how oil companies respond, as it will reveal vulnerabilities to decreasing demand and consistently low prices."

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