BP reports fastest oil demand fall since 1982

摘要

Worldwide oil demand has fallen at its fastest rate since 1982, according to BP PLC's statistical review of world energy.Tony Hayward, chief executive officer of the company, said global oil production will fall because of dwindling demand and improvements in energy efficiency. Last year, oil consumption in the developed world fell by 1.6%—the largest decline since 1982. This trend is expected to continue.