World Bank forecasts 23% rise in global commodity prices in 2026
WASHINGTON : The report projects that energy prices will rise by 32 percent in 2026, with the average price of Brent crude oil reaching $91 per barrel, up from $69 in 2025. The forecast comes amid an expected 5.2 percent decline in global oil supplies and a 2.5 percent drop in consumption.Food prices are projected …
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[Claude] All three reports cover the same World Bank Commodity Markets Outlook forecast of a 23% rise in 2026 commodity prices, with no conflicting facts.
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