Why China can withstand oil's surge past $100 more easily than other countries

The latest Middle East tensions highlight divergent energy strategies among the world’s three largest oil consumers, with significant implications for global supply, demand and pricing. Different national approaches — from accelerating transitions to leaning on fossil fuel security — are likely to increase volatility in energy markets and influence commodity flows and policy responses worldwide.

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The latest Middle East tensions highlight divergent energy strategies among the world’s three largest oil consumers, with significant implications for global supply, demand and pricing. Different national approaches — from accelerating transitions to leaning on fossil fuel security — are likely to increase volatility in energy markets and influence commodity flows and policy responses worldwide.