Day: November 23, 2025

The IEA Now Thinks Oil Demand Will Keep Rising Until 2050. Energy Reality is Setting In.

Energy News Beat In a striking reversal that underscores the enduring grip of fossil fuels on the global economy, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has updated its forecast, now projecting that oil demand will continue to climb until at least 2050. Under its Current Policies Scenario (CPS), the IEA anticipates global oil consumption reaching 113 […]

Is the US Petrodollar Dead, or Just Wounded?

Energy News Beat In the ever-evolving landscape of global energy markets and finance, few concepts have sparked as much debate as the “petrodollar.” Coined to describe the system where oil is predominantly priced and traded in U.S. dollars, this arrangement has underpinned American economic dominance for decades. But recent shifts—ranging from Saudi Arabia’s geopolitical realignments […]