OPEC Secretary-General Haitham Al-Ghais (pictured) revealed on Monday that global oil demand is expected to grow by 1.3 million barrels per day in 2025. Speaking at the ADIPEC energy conference in Abu Dhabi, he stressed that OPEC has been “consistently and regularly” returning barrels to the market to maintain stability. The statement comes a day after OPEC+ agreed at its Sunday meeting to raise total oil output by 137,000 barrels per day, with production increments set to pause after December through March 2026. Al-Ghais noted the group continues to see “good signs for demand” and does not anticipate major surprises ahead. “The demand for oil and gas is here to stay,” he emphasized, noting that OPEC retains the flexibility to alter, pause, or reverse its production decisions when necessary.