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the last shipments of Iranian oil, sent before the United States imposed a blockade, now seem to have arrived at small refineries in China that operate separately from state-owned giants, said Tom Reed, a longtime specialist in China’s oil industry at Argus Media, a commodity pricing firm in London.
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Tom Reed of Argus Media stated that the final pre-blockade shipments of Iranian oil seem to have arrived at small, independent refineries in China.
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Tom Reed
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News Article
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{
    "origin": "Iran",
    "person": "Tom Reed",
    "destination": "China",
    "organization": "Argus Media"
}
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China Iran Energy Market
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Created
September 18, 2026 at 7:16 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 7:16 PM (3 weeks ago)

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China Stockpiled Oil, and Now It Could Dominate the Energy Landscape
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/17/business/energy-environment/china-oil-iran-war.html

The war with Iran revealed China's surprising geopolitical power in the energy sector, transforming its oil import vulnerability into strength. By stockpiling oil and building refining capacity, China can now influence global prices and fuel supplies. This shift has significant implications for international energy dynamics and China's foreign policy.

China Oil Energy Security Geopolitics Iran War Global Economy Refined Fuels OPEC

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