China steps in to take additional Russian oil barrels

Seaborne crude imports from Russia in April rose 16% on year to 860,000 bpd, the highest since December last year

A general view: of a crude oil importing port in Qingdao, Shandong province
A general view: of a crude oil importing port in Qingdao, Shandong provincePhoto: REUTERS/CHINA STRINGER
Published 16 May 2022, 04:33Updated 16 May 2022, 04:33