OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais said on Feb. 12 that the group expects oil demand to exceed pre-pandemic levels this year, reaching almost 102 MMbbl/d.
Demand is projected to further rise to 110 MMbbl/d by 2025, he said.
"OPEC remains committed to supporting oil market stability," Al Ghais said in a speech at the Egypt Petroleum Show.
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