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Reuters

14 Jul 2026, 05:22 UTC · 2h ago

China's June oil imports hit near 10-year low amid Iran war

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China's June crude imports slumped 41.3% to their lowest level in nearly a decade. — A massive drop in imports from the world's largest crude buyer signals a severe demand shock, which typically drives global oil prices lower.
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Chinese refinery run rates have hit a ten-year low. — Low refinery utilization confirms a systemic decline in industrial processing capacity and reduced appetite for raw feedstock.
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The slump in imports and refinery activity is driven by weak domestic demand. — Weak domestic demand indicates fundamental economic softness in China, a key driver of global growth and commodity pricing.
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China has implemented export curbs on refined oil products to safeguard energy security. — Reduced exports of refined products can tighten global supply for specific fuels, potentially offsetting some of the bearishness from crude import drops.