The line graph illustrates the changes in the total oil consumption of four different regions, including the US, China, Western Europe, Japan, and the Middle East, over a period of 21 years commencing in 2009.
Overall, it is evident that while the US, Western Europe, and Japan, which have the top oil consumption figures, have shown a downward trend, the amount of oil consumed by China and the Middle East has increased considerably. Notably, China and the Middle East had comparable figures in 2009 and at the end of the period.
Examining the details, regarding the US, Western Europe, and Japan, although there were significant changes in the consumption of oil, the United States remained the largest contributor throughout the period. In 2009, starting at 10 million barrels per day, it remained relatively stable over the following 6 years before plummeting by approximately 6 million in 2030. Besides, Western Europe and Japan’s oil consumption is projected to fall steadily by one-half, from 4 to 2 million barrels in 2030.
In contrast, a dramatic rise in the consumption of oil is predicted for China, with a jump of around 2 million from 2009 to 2030. Similarly, in the Middle East, oil consumption in 2009 was 2 million barrels per day, which was the same as in China at that time. It is estimated to rise by only 2.5 million barrels by 2030.