UPDATE 1-OPEC lowers 2026 global oil demand growth forecast

Changes sourcing to report on OPEC's website in paragraph 2

- OPEC on Wednesday lowered its forecast for world oil demand growth in 2026, joining other forecasters such as the International Energy Agency that have reduced their expectations due to the Iran war.

OPEC also raised its forecast for 2027 oil demand growth, according to its monthly oil report on its website.