IMF Predicts 21% Rise in Oil Prices in 2021

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  • Oil prices will average just above $50/b in 2021, a more than 21% rise from 2020’s depressed level.
  • This may be attributed to the rollout of vaccines, and fiscal stimulus programs will help the global economy post a stronger-than-expected recovery from the pandemic.
  • The IMF now expects global GDP to grow 5.5% in 2021, after a 3.5% contraction in 2020.

A recent news article published in Platts written by Herman Wang reveals that oil prices are to average above $50/b in 2021.

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