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China eases pressure on oil markets by halting purchases and using reserves

China reportedly reduced pressure on oil markets by stopping purchases and relying on existing reserves.

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Changes in Chinese oil purchasing could influence global crude prices and supply expectations.

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  1. How China eased pressure on oil markets by halting purchases and relying on reserves ↗middleeasteye.net · Recorded source date: Aug 21, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC
  2. How China eased pressure on oil markets by halting purchases and relying on reserves ↗middleeasteye.net · Recorded source date: Aug 21, 2026, 2:32 PM UTC

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