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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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Who
China, Saudi Arabia, Emma Li, New York Post
What
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.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:21:02 GMT · 5h 55m ago
Where
China, Iran, Middle East, Saudi Arabia ·
Why
China reduced its imports from about 11 million barrels a day to around 7.7 million to avoid substantial costs after Middle Eastern oil exports were lost and Saudi Arabia hiked crude prices following Iran's shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz.
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China's decision to drastically reduce oil imports has prevented predicted dramatic shocks to global oil supply and kept fuel prices lower than analysts expected. This action, coupled with China's substantial oil reserves and decreased reliance on crude due to electric vehicle adoption, shields the global economy from significant price surges.

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