West Texas Intermediate & China
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West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude has also risen to multi-week highs, reflecting the same supply concerns and impacting energy markets.
China: Sharply reduced refinery runs and halted fuel exports, contributing to global supply tightness.
Mar 08, 2026 · 27 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: WTI has risen to three-week highs above $85, reflecting supply fears. Higher oil prices are a key market impact.
China: Sharply reduced refinery runs and halted fuel exports, contributing to global supply tightness.
Jul 31, 2026 · 335 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: WTI prices also rose, around $81 per barrel, reflecting similar supply disruption fears.
China: China is the main buyer of Iranian oil and faces US threats of economic consequences if it continues trade, risking tensions with Washington.
Jul 15, 2026 · 127 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices sank significantly due to the ceasefire and the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
China: China, as Iran's largest trading partner, quietly used its influence to help find a path toward a ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
Apr 07, 2026 · 79 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate>>> crude oil prices have surged due to the intensifying Middle East conflict and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz>>>, reflecting tightening global energy supplies.
China: China reported stronger-than-expected export and import growth, driven by demand for autos and technology goods, despite the Iran war.
May 18, 2026 · 316 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate>>> crude prices have climbed as a result of the escalating conflict and supply concerns, reflecting the broader impact on global oil markets.
China: China>>> is a significant economic partner for Iran>>> and has been involved in diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Its tankers are now transiting the strait under new Iranian rules.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude fell 1.38% to $85.86, mirroring Brent's decline amid profit-taking and geopolitical tensions.
China: China is a major buyer of Iranian crude; offers to Chinese buyers have declined and prices jumped due to the US blockade, affecting China's oil supply.
Aug 23, 2026 · 14 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude rose to $85.70, tracking Brent higher on Hormuz uncertainty.
China: Chinese shipping giants halted tanker transits through Hormuz, reducing oil flow and adding to supply concerns.
Aug 17, 2026 · 33 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude prices also declined, trading around $68.49/barrel.
China: China cut crude imports sharply during the war, pressuring prices; imports may resume if prices fall further.
Mar 09, 2018 · 108 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: Rose to $87.06, up 5.66% on the week, reflecting similar supply concerns.
China: Iranian crude offers to Chinese buyers declined, impacting its oil imports.
Aug 21, 2026 · 6 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices have risen, mirroring the global trend in oil prices due to the Iran war.
China: China's factory activity expanded due to stockpiling, but it is also a source of global trade imbalances and faces pressure from G7 nations regarding its industrial policies.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: WTI fell 1.9% to $85.39, mirroring Brent's decline.
China: China is being urged to join the US campaign, which could strain US-China relations and affect global trade.
Aug 24, 2026 · 11 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: US oil benchmark that rose sharply, tracking Brent's gains amid Middle East tensions.
China: Two Chinese supertankers carrying Saudi oil transited the Red Sea; Chinese refiner Sinopec chartered vessels.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude dropped over 5% to around $84 per barrel, tracking Brent lower on the US-Iran pause. The decline eases inflationary pressures but remains vulnerable to supply disruptions.
China: China called for an end to hostilities and supports Pakistan's mediation. It is concerned about disruptions to trade routes and has economic interests in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: WTI prices also rose significantly, impacting US energy markets and consumers.
China: China is a major oil importer affected by supply disruptions. It has suspended strategic reserve purchases and may face higher energy costs.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose significantly, mirroring Brent Crude, as the escalating Middle East tensions fueled fears of supply disruptions.
China: China's lackluster economic data, showing stalling factory activity and contracting exports, adds to global economic concerns, though overshadowed by Middle East supply disruptions in the oil market.
May 31, 2026 · 25 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude prices rose to $80.40, a one-month high, reflecting the same supply concerns.
China: China's Shanghai Composite fell 2.1%, reflecting regional risk-off sentiment and concerns about global demand.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: Added 34 cents to $84.84 a barrel, contributing to inflation and market pressure.
China: Shanghai Composite shed 0.5%, reflecting regional market weakness.
Aug 17, 2026 · 8 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: U.S. crude benchmark; approached $120 in early March; benefits from demand boost from reserve refilling.
China: Building 11 new strategic oil storage sites; likely to increase stockpiling when Brent prices are low.
Jul 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices have also been affected by the US-Iran conflict, experiencing volatility and price increases due to supply concerns related to the Strait of Hormuz.
China: China>>> has economic ties with Iran>>> and has been urged by the United States>>> to help broker a peace agreement, while also having its tankers transit the Strait of Hormuz>>>.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: US West Texas Intermediate crude futures also fell significantly, mirroring the market's reaction to the US-Iran interim deal and the improved global supply outlook.
China: China has welcomed the interim agreement and urged for the swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to ensure the stability of global industrial and supply chains. Its foreign minister, Wang Yi, has called for continued efforts towards peace and stability in the Middle East.
Apr 20, 2026 · 302 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude futures are used to measure diesel margins, which hit record highs, reflecting higher refining profitability.
China: China relaxed export limits, increasing fuel exports and posing competition to Indian and U.S. refiners.
Aug 19, 2026 · 8 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: The prospect of a peace deal between the United States>>> and Iran>>> has led to a significant drop in West Texas Intermediate>>> prices, indicating market relief over potential oil supply stability.
China: Two Chinese tankers laden with oil exited the Strait of Hormuz, indicating a potential easing of the conflict's impact on global energy supplies, which positively affects China's energy security.
May 19, 2026 · 327 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: WTI prices have also risen sharply, reflecting the impact of the conflict on US oil markets.
China: China is a major oil importer and has been warned by Trump, while also being accused of providing support to Iran.
Mar 09, 2018 · 488 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: US oil benchmark; also rose on supply worries.
China: Ambassador met with Iranian officials; China is a major oil importer affected by Hormuz closure.
Jul 28, 2026 · 318 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark U.S. crude prices surged due to increased geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran, reflecting higher demand or supply concerns.
China: Past threats of tariffs on imported goods from China were mentioned as a reference point for market drops.
Jun 07, 2026 · 12 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate futures are highly sensitive to the conflict, experiencing price declines and volatility due to hopes of de-escalation and concerns over oil supply disruptions. Its price movements mirror the broader oil market's reaction to the event.
China: China's crude oil imports dropped significantly, contributing to keeping a lid on oil prices. As the world's largest oil importer, its demand impacts global oil markets.
May 29, 2026 · 22 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate>>> prices have fallen on hopes of a peace deal, reflecting the market's expectation of increased oil supply.
China: China is involved as the US imposed sanctions on entities facilitating Iranian oil shipments to China, and its President Xi Jinping is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark U.S. crude (WTI) was 2.8% higher at $89.76 a barrel, influenced by the same geopolitical factors affecting Brent crude.
China: China reported that factory activity in May softened with signs of slowing new exports demand, leading to a slight dip in its stock market.
Jun 01, 2026 · 9 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: US crude dipped, following Brent crude's trend, as geopolitical tensions eased slightly.
China: Chinese blue chips added 0.4% due to strong export and import data, demonstrating success in finding new markets despite trade hurdles.
Jun 09, 2026 · 8 articles
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