World petrol demand 'likely to peak by 2030 as electric car sales rise'

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Wood Mackenzie predicts global oil growth will plateau about 2035 - earlier than some previous forecasts

World petrol demand will peak within 13 years thanks to the impact of electric cars and more efficient engines, energy experts have predicted. UK-based Wood Mackenzie said it expected the take-up of...

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