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China unlikely to use oil reserves to cushion Iran war price hikes

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China is unlikely to deplete its strategic oil reserves to mitigate rising prices caused by renewed conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. While China is a major oil consumer and possesses substantial reserves, releasing them could prolong the conflict and global energy supply disruptions. Instead, the country has been cutting imports, and economists suggest conserving reserves may offer long-term benefits despite short-term price spikes. AI

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China unlikely to use oil reserves to cushion Iran war price hikes

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Andy Xie ·

    China won’t waste its reserves to cushion oil price impact of Iran war

    Oil prices are set to rise once more as renewed US attacks on Iran leave the Strait of Hormuz, a major artery of oil trade, closed again. With US strategic petroleum reserves at their lowest in over 40 years, America will have trouble keeping oil prices below US$100 a barrel, as …

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