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China buys 24 million barrels of Saudi oil amid war
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First seen: Aug 22, 2026, 9:01 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 22, 2026, 9:01 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
China purchased 24 million barrels in a rare Saudi Aramco auction amid an ongoing war.
SO WHAT?
The large transaction may signal changing energy flows and affect oil-market expectations during conflict.
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