US sanctions on Russian oil squeeze China’s crude imports

Stricter measures targeting Russian oil tankers have reshaped China’s crude import landscape, with Russia slipping in the supplier rankings while Saudi Arabia and Iraq retain their top positions

A crude oil import termimal owned by Sinochem in China
A crude oil import termimal owned by Sinochem in ChinaPhoto: SINOCHEM
Published 13 March 2025, 05:48Updated 13 March 2025, 10:15
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