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Electric vehicles now make up around 14 percent of the passenger cars on the road in China, a large enough share that the country used 1.5 million barrels a day less oil in the second quarter than it would have with only gasoline or diesel cars, trucks and buses, according to the International Energy Agency.
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The International Energy Agency reports that electric vehicles, making up about 14% of passenger cars in China, led to a reduction in oil use of 1.5 million barrels per day in the second quarter.
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International Energy Agency
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News Article
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{
    "statistic": "1.5 million barrels a day",
    "timeframe": "second quarter",
    "organization": "International Energy Agency",
    "secondary_statistic": "around 14 percent"
}
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China Statistics Transportation 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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