China’s oil demand swings toward petrochemicals as transportation use slumps

Consumption is shifting toward petrochemical production, while alternative fuels and electrification are expected to drive down oil products use by up to 20% by 2030

Lu Ruquan speaking at Energy Asia 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Lu Ruquan speaking at Energy Asia 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Photo: XU YIHE/UPSTREAM
Published 24 June 2025, 05:01Updated 24 June 2025, 07:00
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