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Chinese demand for oil has weakened so much that consumption most likely peaked last year, ahead of forecasts, Sinopec, the country’s biggest refiner, has said.
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Sinopec, China's largest refiner, has stated that the country's oil consumption likely peaked last year, ahead of forecasts.
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Sinopec
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News Article
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{
    "organization": "Sinopec"
}
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Economics China Energy
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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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