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China has taken advantage of weak oil prices over recent years to quietly amass record high levels of crude stocks, which are estimated to exceed 1.2bn barrels in its onshore crude stockpiles.
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China has amassed record high levels of crude stocks
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Claim Maker
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News Article
Context Details
{
    "country": "China",
    "strategy": "Crude stockpiling"
}
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Economic Energy
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Created
April 24, 2026 at 4:47 AM (5 months ago)
Last Updated
April 24, 2026 at 4:47 AM (5 months ago)

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How Iran Has Used the Strait of Hormuz to Throttle Oil and Gas: A Visual Guide
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https://theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/11/how-iran-has-used-the-strait-of-hormuz-to-throttle-oil-and-gas-a-visual-guide

Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted global oil and gas flows amid US-Israeli tensions.

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How Asia Has Survived the Energy Crisis
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https://nytimes.com/interactive/2026/09/29/business/iran-war-hormuz-asia-oil-gas.html

Despite the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Asia has largely avoided severe energy shortages by finding new suppliers, drawing on reserves, and reducing demand. The crisis highlighted the region's resilience and its heavy dependence on Middle Eastern energy.

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