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China's Oil Import Slump Signals Deeper Demand Reset
China's crude oil imports plunged 41.3% in June to a near-decade low, driven by the U.S.-Iran war, rapid EV adoption, and strategic reserve management.
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China's crude oil imports plunged 41.3% in June to a near-decade low, driven by the U.S.-Iran war, rapid EV adoption, and strategic reserve management.
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Oil prices dropped to four-month lows as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz recovers to 25% of pre-war levels after the U.S.-Iran peace deal.