The coronavirus pandemic has given world oil demand its greatest shock since World War II, with over a fifth of consumption expected to vanish this year.
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Register NowAlthough now well into a recovery from April's lows, the damage to demand from stringent lockdowns and its rebound as economies reopen is far from uniform. The crisis has hit some regions harder than others, and gasoline and jet fuel have borne the brunt of the collapse in demand.
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Uncertainty over when the world's appetite for its top energy source will fully – or ever – recover is being fueled by concern about a "second wave" of infections and doubts over long-term consumption patterns.
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