China May Resume Crude Oil Imports After Months-Long Reduction

Chinese crude oil imports dropped to a decade low in June, reducing by nearly half compared to last year. This decline helped cap global oil prices during the Strait of Hormuz disruptions but may now end as China prepares to resume purchases. The move could impact market stability with limited supply buffers remaining.

By Tsvetana Paraskova Fri, July 17, 2026 at 2:00 AM GMT+3 5 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

China May Resume Crude Oil Imports After Months-Long Reduction

Topics: China imports Hormuz Strait tensions oil supply

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