A ‘Peak Oil’ Prediction Surprise From the International Energy Agency

“The International Energy Agency’s latest outlook signals that oil demand could keep growing through to the middle of the century,” reports CNBC, “reflecting a sharp tonal shift from the world’s energy watchdog and raising further questions about the future of fossil fuels.”

In its flagship World Energy Outlook, the Paris-based agency on Wednesday laid out a scenario in which demand for oil climbs to 113 million barrels per day by 2050, up 13% from 2024 levels. The IEA had…