The global oil markets in 2023 were impacted by geopolitical tensions, sluggish demand from the world’s top consumers, and a tightening global supply, all of which resulted in high volatility in prices throughout the year.

Even as the global players try their best to contain the turbulence now, experts see the oil market striving to strike a balance between global demand and supply in 2024 as well.

“Even if such chaotic events (sudden geopolitical tensions) fail to emerge over the next 12 months, volatility will remain high as most energy markets have not yet been able to adapt to previous swings in supply and demand fundamentals to find a new normal,” said Dan Klein, Head of Energy Pathways, S&P Global Commodity Insights.