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China Crude Buying Seen Languishing for Months as Demand Tumbles

Bloomberg Markets
Friday, June 5, 2026 at 7:06 AM
~4 min read

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China’s crude imports plunged in May to the lowest level in a decade and could languish for the coming months, as weaker demand, refinery cuts and limited exports help the world’s top buyer weather...

China’s crude imports plunged in May to the lowest level in a decade and could languish for the coming months, as weaker demand, refinery cuts and limited exports help the world’s top buyer weather the impact of the Iran War.

Glass House Analysis

International economic policy has concrete impacts far beyond diplomatic circles. Tariffs show up in the price of goods at stores, supply chain disruptions affect whether products are on shelves, and trade tensions can mean job losses in export-dependent industries. The globalized economy means that decisions made abroad can affect workers and consumers domestically.

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