China’s Top Oil Refiner Cuts Activity by 10% as War Hits Supply

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China's largest oil refiner Sinopec has cut its processing run rates by 10% due to reduced crude oil availability caused by the widening Middle East war and shipping difficulties through the Strait of Hormuz. The supply disruption reflects the far-reaching economic consequences of the regional conflict on global energy markets. The move signals potential downstream impacts on refined product supply in Asia.

China’s biggest oil refiner Sinopec has trimmed run rates as the widening Middle East war and difficulties shipping through the Strait of Hormuz choke supplies of crude.

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