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Indonesia's EV sales share reached 15% in 2025, exceeding the US share of 10% for the first time, while China surpassed 50%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ember-000402#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The current crisis is expected to accelerate the peak of global oil demand, potentially bringing it forward to 2026. The IEA has already reduced its 2026 oil demand growth forecast to 0.6 mbpd. 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