Oil prices held near a two-week low on Tuesday after dropping about 5% over the past two sessions as investors absorbed OPEC's latest downward revision for demand growth, a stronger U.S. dollar and disappointment over China's latest stimulus plan.

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries cut its forecast for oil-demand growth for the fourth consecutive month after further delaying its planned output hike amid market concerns over weaker global consumption and lower prices.

OPEC cut its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2024 and lowered its projection for next year on Tuesday, highlighting China, India and other regions, marking the producer group's fourth consecutive downward revision.

Oil prices on the New York fuel exchange are slightly rising, but they remain close to this month's lowest levels. Brokers say investors are focused on the fuel demand outlook after OPEC countries lowered their oil demand growth forecasts for this and next year.

Oil prices on the New York fuel exchange are slightly rising, yet they remain close to the lowest levels seen this month. Brokers report that investors are concentrating on the fuel demand outlook after OPEC countries reduced their oil demand growth forecasts for this year and next.

Opec has revised down its forecast for oil demand growth this year based on data from China, India and other regions, while also lowering its estimate for 2025, marking the producer group’s fourth consecutive downwards adjustment.