China’s Sinopec, the world’s top refiner by capacity, expects Chinese oil demand to drop by 8.9% in 2026 from a year earlier amid demand destruction from higher oil prices and the acceleration of electric vehicle adoption.

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.