The low oil environment may persist as the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries projects demand for its crude to remain lower in 2020 than in 2016 as rivals remain resilient despite the depressed prices.
Additionally, supply could rise ahead as Iran is expected to pump 500,000 barrels per day of crude into global markets next year.
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Max Chen contributed to this article.