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As of late August, crude oil cost roughly $10 a barrel less than it would have had China continued buying at prewar levels, according to Daan Struyven, who leads oil research for Goldman Sachs.
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Daan Struyven of Goldman Sachs calculated that crude oil cost about $10 less per barrel in late August because China did not maintain its prewar buying levels.
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Daan Struyven, Goldman Sachs
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{
    "person": "Daan Struyven",
    "statistic": "$10 a barrel less",
    "time_period": "late August",
    "organization": "Goldman Sachs"
}
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Energy Prices Economic Data
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Created
September 18, 2026 at 7:16 PM (3 weeks ago)
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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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