China & United States — Energy Information Administration
28 shared events · Importance 8 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026
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China: China's LNG imports fell 15% (1.5 Bcf/d) in 2025 as it increased pipeline gas imports and domestic production, reducing its reliance on LNG.
United States — Energy Information Administration: The EIA published the report detailing record LNG trade and forecasts for US exports.
Jul 07, 2026 · 14 articles
International
China: Sharply reduced refinery runs and halted fuel exports, contributing to global supply tightness.
United States — Energy Information Administration: Provided inventory forecasts showing continued stock draws, indicating prolonged tightness.
Mar 08, 2026 · 27 articles
Business
China: China relaxed export limits, increasing fuel exports and posing competition to Indian and U.S. refiners.
United States — Energy Information Administration: EIA hiked its 2026 gasoline price forecast, reflecting higher prices, but is not directly impacted.
Aug 19, 2026 · 8 articles
International
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>>>.
United States — Energy Information Administration: The United States — Energy Information Administration>>> provides data on U.S. crude oil inventories and strategic petroleum reserve drawdowns, which are key indicators for oil market participants.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
International
China: Chinese shipping giants halted tanker transits through Hormuz, reducing oil flow and adding to supply concerns.
United States — Energy Information Administration: EIA inventory data due, expected to show crude stock draw, influencing short-term oil prices.
Aug 17, 2026 · 33 articles
International
China: China is a major oil importer affected by supply disruptions. It has suspended strategic reserve purchases and may face higher energy costs.
United States — Energy Information Administration: The EIA provides data on inventories and supply disruptions, influencing market expectations.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
International
China: China is involved in banking for Iranian networks, potentially impacted by the suspension and sanctions.
United States — Energy Information Administration: The EIA provides forecasts on oil flows and production, informing market expectations.
Mar 09, 2018 · 181 articles
International
China: China>>>, the world's second-largest oil consumer, has sharply reduced its seaborne crude imports due to higher prices, introducing uncertainty into global demand calculations.
United States — Energy Information Administration: The United States — Energy Information Administration>>> reported significant declines in global crude and fuel stocks, with draws accelerating in recent months.
Apr 20, 2026 · 508 articles
International
China: Sharply reduced refinery runs and halted fuel exports, contributing to global supply tightness.
United States — Energy Information Administration: The EIA reported a draw in distillate inventories and an unexpected build in crude, providing market data.
Jul 31, 2026 · 335 articles
International
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.
United States — Energy Information Administration: The United States — Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported a significant fall in U.S. crude inventories, providing data that reflects the impact of the conflict on oil supplies.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
China: China is a major buyer of Gulf oil and has diplomatic influence. It benefits from discounted Iranian oil but avoids military involvement.
United States — Energy Information Administration: The EIA has provided data on the impact of the closure on oil and LNG flows.
Jun 16, 2026 · 349 articles
International
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.
United States — Energy Information Administration: The United States — Energy Information Administration provides data on the components of gasoline prices, illustrating how crude oil costs are the main driver.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
International
China: A China-based oil refinery and shipping companies involved in transporting Iranian oil are facing economic sanctions from the United States.
United States — Energy Information Administration: The United States — Energy Information Administration>>> provides data on U.S. crude oil inventories and strategic petroleum reserve drawdowns, which are key indicators for oil market participants.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
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.
United States — Energy Information Administration: The United States — Energy Information Administration>>> reported on falling United States>>> crude, gasoline, and distillate stockpiles, along with changes in demand and exports, providing data relevant to the oil market.
May 29, 2026 · 22 articles
Business
China: China confirmed purchase of 472,000 metric tons of U.S. soybeans, supporting demand.
United States — Energy Information Administration: EIA reported lower ethanol production and inventories.
Jul 02, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China's Shanghai Composite fell 2.1%, reflecting regional risk-off sentiment and concerns about global demand.
United States — Energy Information Administration: EIA data showed U.S. crude inventories below seasonal averages, supporting oil prices.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
International
China: China is a major oil importer and has called for restoring normal passage. It has influence over Iran but is not directly involved.
United States — Energy Information Administration: US agency that reported on crude inventories, influencing oil prices.
Mar 09, 2018 · 316 articles
International
China: China, a major buyer of Iranian oil, has seen its seaborne crude oil imports drop, contributing to the global oil market's oversupply as it draws down inventories.
United States — Energy Information Administration: The United States — Energy Information Administration (EIA) has reported on US crude stocks, providing data on inventory levels that influence oil market dynamics.
Apr 20, 2026 · 390 articles
International
China: China has agreed with the United States that Iran should not possess nuclear weapons, as stated by Donald Trump.
United States — Energy Information Administration: The United States — Energy Information Administration forecast that the Strait of Hormuz would remain effectively shut until at least late May.
May 12, 2026 · 71 articles
International
United States — Energy Information Administration: The United States — Energy Information Administration highlighted that most oil volumes transiting the Strait of Hormuz have no alternative exit routes, underscoring the strait's critical importance.
Mar 02, 2026 · 7 articles
International
United States — Energy Information Administration: The United States — Energy Information Administration (EIA) stated that full restoration of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz will take months, maintaining a risk premium on crude oil prices.
Apr 08, 2026 · 6 articles
International
United States — Energy Information Administration: The United States — Energy Information Administration warned that fuel prices could continue to rise for months even after the Strait of Hormuz reopened, highlighting the lasting economic impact of the conflict.
Apr 07, 2026 · 117 articles
International
United States — Energy Information Administration: The United States — Energy Information Administration provided data on U.S. oil production at the end of 2025, which is relevant to understanding the domestic supply capabilities during the crisis.
Apr 01, 2026 · 7 articles
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