China's LNG imports have jumped to their highest since the Iran war started, as Chinese buyers ramp up to replace lost Qatari supply ahead of peak summer demand.

China's LNG imports have jumped to their highest since the Iran war started, as Chinese buyers ramp up to replace lost Qatari supply ahead of peak summer demand.

Beijing has leaned on stockpiles, refinery cuts and export curbs instead of chasing replacement crude, helping cushion global markets from the supply shock.