China’s Oil Refiners Slash Output After Crude Imports Plunge

Chinese oil refiners cut output to the weakest level in nearly four years after crude imports fell to an eight-year low, driven by a near-halt in shipments from the Persian Gulf. The article points to a material supply disruption in a major global energy market, with implications for crude demand, refinery margins, and broader oil trade flows.

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Chinese oil refiners cut output to the weakest level in nearly four years after crude imports fell to an eight-year low, driven by a near-halt in shipments from the Persian Gulf. The article points to a material supply disruption in a major global energy market, with implications for crude demand, refinery margins, and broader oil trade flows.