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China cut its daily oil imports by 3 million barrels, helping to spare the world economy from skyrocketing fuel prices following the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz.

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China, Iran, Middle East, Saudi Arabia

Who
China, Saudi Arabia, analysts, Emma Li, New York Post
What
China cut its daily oil imports by 3 million barrels, helping to spare the world economy from skyrocketing fuel prices following the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:21:02 GMT · 4h 43m ago
Where
China, Iran, Middle East, Saudi Arabia ·
Why
China reduced its oil imports to avoid high costs after Iran shut down the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi Arabia hiked crude prices.
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China's substantial reduction in oil imports prevented dramatic shocks to the global oil supply during Middle East disruptions, stabilizing fuel prices below predicted highs. This action has a direct effect on global energy markets and the economic stability of nations reliant on oil.

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    China cut its daily oil imports by 3 million barrels, helping to stabilize global fuel prices at around $90 despite the Strait of Hormuz closure and lost Middle Eastern oil exports.
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    China has cut its daily oil imports by 3 million barrels, preventing global fuel prices from skyrocketing despite disruptions in the Middle East.
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    China cut its daily oil imports by 3 million barrels, helping to spare the world economy from skyrocketing fuel prices following the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz.
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    China cut its daily oil imports by 3 million barrels, preventing global fuel prices from skyrocketing after Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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