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What War in Iran Means for China's Teapot Oil Refineries

March 13, 2026·43 min·3-min readinterviewbusiness
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The recent Middle East conflict has disrupted global energy flows, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening China's oil imports — half of which come from the Middle East. However, China's strategic stockpiles, reliance on discounted sanctioned oil via independent 'teapot' re

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