BS EDIT: Uncertain tides in oil

By Business StandardPublished On Apr 17, 2025

IEA cuts oil demand forecast

Growth now lowered by 300,000 bpd amid global uncertainty

Tariffs disrupt trade flow

Trump’s policies fuel volatility and weaken demand signals

Supply surplus looms

A 1.7 million bpd glut likely by early 2026

Oil-dependent states at risk

Russia, Gulf nations may face fiscal strain; US output uncertain

India: Gains with caveats

Lower import bills help, but export and funding risks persist

Price drop ≠ good news

Falling demand reflects broader economic fragility, not relief