...Oil faces downside risks. Demand growth is slowing to about 1 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2024 from more than 2 million bpd over 2021-2023. Balance sheets are stronger. Producers and refiners have used two years of strong prices and margins to deleverage. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) increased. Various deals, mostly in North America, signal a desire for quality reserves and critical mass during the uncertainties of energy transition....