Slower economic growth in the two largest oil consumers will weigh on oil demand this year and is a key reason why we expect prices to fall, despite lower supply. Admittedly, China is likely to continue buying for its strategic reserve, but this will not be sufficient to offset more subdued growth in domestic demand.
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