Black April, oil markets and the Covid-19 pandemic

In this episode we talk to Neil Atkinson, Head of Oil Industry and Markets Division at the IEA, as he reflects on the collapse of oil markets through March, April and May 2020, following the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the mobility of citizens worldwide. Neil also shares his insights on the change of mood in May, and the repercussions for oil markets as some countries begin to emerge from various states of lockdown. He also gives us a glimpse at the forecast for the rest of the year, and 2021.

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Everything Energy is a podcast by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Through expert interviews, it delves into today’s biggest global energy topics – providing valuable insights on important trends based on the latest data and analysis.