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Gulf burns less oil for power despite rising electricity demand

April 21, 2026·AGBIEconomy

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GCC CONTEXT

The Gulf's shift toward more efficient power generation and diversified fuel sources reflects a structural trend in which rising electricity demand—driven by population growth, urbanization, and economic activity—is being met through natural gas, renewable capacity, and improved grid efficiency rather than increased crude oil consumption. Historically, GCC power sectors have relied heavily on oil-fired generation, making fuel substitution a significant macroeconomic variable that affects both domestic crude availability for export and regional fiscal dynamics. This pattern carries implications for hydrocarbon balances, sectoral competitiveness, and long-term infrastructure investment across the region's energy and utilities landscape.

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