China reduces crude oil imports to stabilize prices amid the Iran conflict. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by September 30 at 7.8% YES.

China's NDRC ordered Sinopec to maintain 2025 fuel output levels amid the Iran conflict, as oil imports hit an eight-year low of 7.8M barrels per day.

China's crude imports rebound as fuel export curbs ease. Crude oil to reach a new all-time high by December 31 at 14.5% YES.

Iranian oil supplies at sea are rising after Tehran ramped up exports during the interim peace deal with the US. However, sales have been slow.

China's crude oil imports hit a decade-low due to the Iran conflict. New all-time high by September 30 at 7.9% YES.

China reduces crude oil imports to stabilize prices amid the Iran conflict. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by September 30 at 7.8% YES.

Iran conflict boosts U.S. crude imports from Asia to record levels. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by December 31 at 14.5% YES.

China's crude oil imports fell to their lowest level in a decade as higher prices and weaker refinery demand reduced purchases amid renewed Middle East supply risks.

China’s falling oil imports signal a strategic shift from securing crude supplies toward managing costs, strengthening energy security, argues Fu Chengyu.

China drew heavily on crude inventories during the Iran conflict, slashing imports while maintaining refinery runs and easing pressure on global oil supplies.

China shielded itself from the Iran war's energy shock by cutting crude imports and restricting fuel exports. This move demonstrated its capacity to manage global energy flows…