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China's crude oil demand to peak this year amid EV adoption

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China's crude oil demand is projected to peak this year, driven by the widespread adoption of electric vehicles and a broader shift towards renewable energy sources. This anticipated peak, according to executives from China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), will lead to slowing demand for transport fuels. The country is now grappling with significant refining overcapacity, as its refining capabilities far exceed its domestic crude consumption. AI

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China's crude oil demand to peak this year amid EV adoption

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Judy Xue ·

    Peak oil: China’s crude demand set to fall as EV bets ease Hormuz fears

    China’s crude oil demand is expected to peak this year, according to executives from the country’s largest oil firm, a scenario set to further reshape the global energy market following the Strait of Hormuz crisis. The world’s top oil importer would record slowing demand as reduc…

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