China's major state-owned refiners, Sinopec and PetroChina, are exploring a return to purchasing Iranian oil after a U.S. waiver, marking a potential shift since 2019. Despite this, industry sources suggest interest may be tempered by ample alternative supplies and weakening domestic fuel demand. The complex logistics of banking, insurance, and shipping are also being scrutinized before any deals are finalized.

Asian refiners are hesitant to buy Iranian oil, leaving China as the primary buyer amid U.S. sanctions relief.

Iran has stepped up efforts to attract some of Asia’s biggest oil buyers after a 60-day US sanctions waiver took effect, creating a temporary opening for Tehran to resume exports…

China's major state-owned refiners, Sinopec and PetroChina, are exploring a return to purchasing Iranian oil after a U.S. waiver, marking a potential shift since 2019. Despite…

A temporary US sanctions waiver has put Iranian oil back on the table, but will Indian refiners return as buyers?

Middlemen and Iran's state oil company are offering discounted Iranian crude to Indian refiners after the US granted a 60-day sanctions waiver. However, refiners have limited room…