China is bearing the brunt of Asias crude oil demand slowdown as Middle East supplies shrink following the Iran conflict. Chinese crude imports fell sharply in June and July, despite a recovery in July. August shipments are expected to improve, but September could offer a clearer picture of supply disruptions.

China is bearing much of Asias crude demand reduction as the Iran war disrupts Middle East oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Its July imports rose from Junes near-decade…

China is bearing the brunt of Asias crude oil demand slowdown as Middle East supplies shrink following the Iran conflict. Chinese crude imports fell sharply in June and July,…