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China Built a Massive Oil Buffer Ahead of the Iran Crisis

ports_congestion UTC: 2026-03-17 09:30:00

China expanded its crude oil stockpiles over the first two months of the year, thanks to higher imports and a ramp-up in domestic production, Reuters’ Clyde Russell reported, adding that the stock buildout strengthened despite higher refining rates in the period. Imports of cr...

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