China's crude oil imports fell in second quarter amid supply disruptions

China, the world's largest crude importer, reduced purchases in 2Q26 after higher prices from Strait of Hormuz supply disruptions, dampening global demand and tempering upward price pressure.

First covered Jul 31, 2026 · 7:00 AM PT · 2 articles · no longer in the live window

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57d CleanTechnica China’s Crude Oil Imports Fell in the Second Quarter — China, the world’s largest importer of crude oil, imported less crude oil in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q26) following higher crude oil prices that resulted…

57d EIA Today in Energy China's crude oil imports fell in the second quarter — China, the world's largest importer of crude oil, imported less crude oil in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q26) following higher crude oil prices that resulted…

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