China's oil demand is set to drop 600,000 barrels per day in 2026, an 8.9% decline driven by EV adoption and US-Iran conflict disruptions.

Sinopec forecasts a 600,000 bpd drop in China's oil demand for 2026. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by September 30 at 1.4% YES.

Sinopec expects China's oil demand to drop 8.9% in 2026 as high prices and EV adoption erode gasoline and diesel consumption.