Expected global oil demand change following Covid-19 for 2020

With the Coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) now officially categorized as a pandemic, many countries have stepped up cautionary measures, including restricting public gatherings and travel bans. For the first quarter of 2020, forecasts suggest a global decline of 0.7 percent in oil demand, with the rate of decline expected to slow in the subsequent quarters.

随着2019冠状病毒病（COVID-19）被正式列为大流行病，许多国家纷纷加强预防措施，包括限制公共集会和实施旅行禁令。据预测，2020年第一季度全球石油需求预计将下降0.7%，而下降速度预计在后续季度将有所放缓。