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title: "China's oil import cuts help cap prices amid Hormuz crisis"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/288138536.md"
description: "China reduced oil imports from 11 million to 6.5 million barrels per day, easing global demand pressure during the Strait of Hormuz crisis. By tapping opaque reserves and commercial stocks rather than public releases, China helped stabilize prices while global inventories near critical thresholds. Analysts warn that a return to aggressive Chinese buying could push Brent crude toward $130 per barrel and reignite LNG competition between Europe and Asia."
datetime: "2026-05-30T08:21:06.000Z"
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# China's oil import cuts help cap prices amid Hormuz crisis

China's import cuts: Beijing slashed oil imports from 11 million to around 6.5 million barrels per day, easing global demand pressure during the Strait of Hormuz closure. Inventory safety net: China has tapped opaque reserves and commercial stocks instead of releasing oil publicly, while global inventories are nearing critical operational thresholds. Potential price surge: Analysts warn a Chinese return to aggressive buying could push Brent toward $130 per barrel and reignite LNG competition with Europe and Asia.

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