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China's crude oil imports declined in the second quarter of 2026, following a surge in global prices due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. This decrease in imports is significant because China is the world's largest importer of crude oil. The reduction in imports likely had a ripple effect on global demand, tempering the upward pressure on prices caused by the supply disruptions. The lower imports may have mitigated the impact of the Strait of Hormuz disruptions on global oil prices.

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