Oil rebounded on Wednesday on short-covering after prices fell near a two-week low in the prior session on OPEC's demand forecast cut, while the dollar hit a seven-month high, capping crude's gains. Brent crude futures were up 61 cents,

OPEC cut its oil demand growth forecasts for this year and next for a fourth consecutive month as it belatedly recognized a slowdown in top consumer China.

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OPEC cut its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2024 and lowered its projection for next year on Tuesday, highlighting China, India and other regions, marking the producer group's fourth consecutive downward revision.

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries cut its forecast for oil-demand growth for the fourth consecutive month after further delaying its planned output hike amid market concerns over weaker global consumption and lower prices.

Oil prices on the New York fuel exchange are slightly rising, but they remain close to this month's lowest levels. Brokers say investors are focused on the fuel demand outlook after OPEC countries lowered their oil demand growth forecasts for this and next year.

Oil prices on the New York fuel exchange are slightly rising, yet they remain close to the lowest levels seen this month. Brokers report that investors are concentrating on the fuel demand outlook after OPEC countries reduced their oil demand growth forecasts for this year and next.

Opec has revised down its forecast for oil demand growth this year based on data from China, India and other regions, while also lowering its estimate for 2025, marking the producer group’s fourth consecutive downwards adjustment.